I understand what Edgar Wright tried to do, but I could not help but feel that this story would have been more intersting if it were less horror focused and more of a straightforward mystery with flashbacks.
Last Night in Soho
2021
Action / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller
Last Night in Soho
2021
Action / Drama / Horror / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.
Uploaded by: FREEMAN
January 08, 2022 at 05:51 PM
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I Liked the first half of the film very much, the second half it was not my thing.
Stylish psychological thriller. Final outing for the late, great Diana Rigg.
Cornish fashion student Eloise moves into a room of an elderly lady's home, when she's there she's able to consciously move back to the 1960's, and see the life of a beautiful young woman.
It took me a little time to get into it, and understand exactly what was going on, but overall, I thought this was a rather excellent film.
It builds and changes pace as it progresses, moving from a suspense intrigue story, into a horror thriller conclusion. You'll need to be concentrating, or you'll miss what's going on.
Diana Rigg, the legend, much missed, was the standout for me, (when wasn't she!) putting in a phenomenal performance, credit to Thomasin McKenzie too, she did a great job, the only person for me who was a little cringey at times, was Matt Smith, maybe not his finest moment.
Two scenes stood out for me, the epic conclusion, loved that, some terrific acting, and as reveals go, this was big, and the scene in the library, that was really freaky.
Beautifully stylish and atmospheric, if you love the 1960's as I do, you'll appreciate the fashions, you'll love the music, overall it's a visual feast.
Highly recommended 8/10.
About Last Night..
Last Night in Soho really had me hypnotized. I feel like that's a comment that will be said by a lot of people, but that's exactly the kind of effect this film has. Edgar Wright brings us a dreamy, groovy ghost story that heavily pays tribute to Suspiria, along with other film classics from the 60s and 70s. Being Britain's top film junkie, Edgar Wright can get a hold of a camera and make it seem like you're walking into a video store at full blast. His love of this specific genre of horror is just gushing here. His love of music is also as romantic as ever. Music plays just as important of a role here as it did in Baby Driver, even if the songs aren't full-on characters of their own. Mackenzie and Taylor-Joy carry this film fully on their shoulders, and by God, do they rock it. I've been incredibly impressed with Thomasin Mackenzie since Jojo Rabbit, and if this film doesn't rocket her career all the way to the top, nothing will. There's so much to love about this movie. It's a trace. No, it's a trip.