while "All Roads to Pearla" does rely on several crime film tropes, it is the strength of the two leads that allows for the film to rise above a below average thriller
the film is beautifully framed and lit throughout; All Roads To Pearla has a dreamlike quality, absorbing despite the familiarity of its subject; This is a much more compelling film than you might expect, and it hints at good things to come
it's gorgeous to look; Its direction is dreamy, the cast is excellent, and the score is the best thing in the film. But there are too many subplots that go nowhere, and the dialogue between characters is unnatural and inauthentic
by Jennie Kermode [Eye for Film (UK) ]
