Beijing Bicycle Critic Reviews

Metascore®:

64 =
Based upon 8 Critic Reviews
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Los Angeles Times | Kevin ThomasAdd Critic to Favorites

With this masterful, flawless film, Xiaoshuai emerges in the front ranks of China's now numerous, world-renowned filmmakers.Read the full review

The New York Times | Dana StevensAdd Critic to Favorites

At once somber and mysterious, comical and sad. It shows just how lonely a crowded city can be.Read the full review

The Onion (A.V. Club) | Scott TobiasAdd Critic to Favorites

Even without its bleak and affecting story, Beijing Bicycle would work beautifully as a travelogue alone.Read the full review

Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites

Beautifully filmed and very atmospheric in terms of evoking the sights and sounds of modern-day Beijing, this Chinese movie suffers a flat tire about halfway through.Read the full review

San Francisco Chronicle | Jesse HamlinAdd Critic to Favorites

Moderately engaging tale.Read the full review

Boston Globe | Chris FujiwaraAdd Critic to Favorites

Hard, gleaming images and an oblique storytelling style come to Wang the way the bike comes to Jian -- secondhand.Read the full review

Washington Post | Stephen HunterAdd Critic to Favorites

Too simple for its own good.Read the full review

Variety | Derek ElleyAdd Critic to Favorites

Overplays its slim hand by a good two reels.Read the full review

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