An Unforgettable Night In London
Last Night In Soho is a captivating, visually stunning movie that never quite commits fully to either state – and it’s all the stronger for it. Gorgeously shot, and with just the right amount of mystery woven throughout, Edgar Wright’s latest flick feels like a mash-up of Black Swan and Gothika, with a dash of Hitchcockian horror thrown in for good measure.
Eloise moves to London in search of a new and exciting life. She is inspired by the 1960s, and is eager to see what the city has to offer. However, London is not as she imagined it would be. ..
Eloise, an art college student, finds herself an outsider in a cliquey environment. She is also alienated by the crowded pubs and areas. With the death of her mother still hanging heavy over her, Eloise tries to fit in and find comfort. ..
Ellie is a freshman at a large university. She rents an apartment from a woman who claims to be able to send her into different periods in time. Ellie starts experiencing these visions, and soon realizes that the woman is actually sending her back to the 1960s every night. Ellie is stuck in this time period, and can’t escape. ..
The partnership between Sandy and Eloise is immediately clear to be too good to be true. Sandy, who has been in a coma for six months, gradually starts to regain consciousness and starts to interact with Eloise. From dressing up like Sandy to being consumed by haunted, faraway glances, thinking back to the night’s events, Ellie teeters on the edge of sanity. However, this is not helped by hallucinations that begin to blur the line between fiction and reality. ..
The descent into the underworld is the crux of the drama’s story, which takes its time to drip-feed crucial tidbits of exposition across its 2 hour run-time.
The film’s climax is a tense and dramatic affair, with a few unexpected twists that work perfectly in the context of the story. However, the film’s overall formulaic nature makes it difficult to follow, making it an unenjoyable watch.
The film’s final conflict feels out of place and jarring, despite its tonally jarring final scenes.
Last Night In Soho is a must-see film for anyone interested in the city’s nightlife and its unique culture. The technical and visual design are top-notch, and the film’s excellent pacing makes it a smooth ride.
The film’s visual story is compelling and well-told, with strong visuals that are easy to follow. The rotating shots, dance numbers and flits back and forth between Sandy and Eloise are striking, filmed incredibly well and provide a clear visual story. This movie is a great addition to any cinema collection.
There are obvious themes of reflection and idealistic expectations being played with throughout, especially given the recurring motif of puddles and mirrors. These little gems help the geekier among us to really pick apart the different components of this movie. ..
The acting is fantastic, with Matt Smith portraying the role of the sleazy but suave businessman, Jack. Thomasin McKenzie does a great job as Eloise, although it’s Anya Taylor-Joy who steals the show. Fresh off her excellent performance in The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy brings this dazzling but mad enigma to life in the best possible way. ..
Last Night In Soho is a well-made thriller that is one of the more unusual and unnerving pictures released this year. The third act may be divisive, but it’s a minor complaint in an impressively crafted movie. ..
Last night in Soho, you’ll have a night you won’t forget in a hurry.
Last night in Soho, the end was explained.
