this is energetically directed and enjoyable, but nowhere near as wild or broad-brush in its approach. It's a film that keeps on peeling back layers and which ultimately feels rather touching in its unstereotypical view of humanity
the film is full of compelling characters that seamlessly intersect with one another; its quirky charm and sense of humor will turn off a lot of people; It's far from great, but it's an entertaining and pleasant enough watch
demonstrating a light touch -- underscored by a whimsy-leaning score and overtly comic moments, but never delving into flimsiness or farce -- Cathy Yan handles her chosen topic, and the tapestry of tales it's woven through, with care
delightfully quirky; a dark, quirky comedy that peels back the layers of contemporary Mainland more; Genially offbeat and broadly relatable, Dead Pigs presents the tantalizing potential to successfully appeal to both domestic and international audiences
Cathy Yan's delightful, spiky, comic debut about overlapping lives and interlocking misfortunes in modern China; An antidote to China's weightier arthouse output, settling the stomach after too much stolid social realism, effervescent as an alka-seltzer
a bold social satire that never loses its sense of fun, Dead Pigs finally lets us confirm what Birds Of Prey already suggested: Cathy Yan has a sharp eye and a fearless voice -- we're lucky to have her
"Dead Pigs" is an unassuming topical entertainment (rather different from the movies of its executive producer Jia Zhangke), but diverting and well-acted
by Anthony Ray Bench [Film Threat ]
by Peter Bradshaw [The Guardian ]
