The Souvenir
2019, drama
120 minutes
A shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.
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9.0
2019-10-01
While the occasional dips into pretentiousness might turn some viewers away, and at two hours Hogg’s languid style of filmmaking does begin to test patience, for those who are happy to embrace this ambitious film the rewards are rich indeed. Read more
9.0
2019-08-01
Extremely impactful, both emotionally and visually, the lushly chronicled The Souvenir is already dubbed as one of the best films of the year. Read more
8.0
2019-08-17
Ultimately it's a heartfelt tribute to those who make it out the other side of toxic partnerships, and to those who succumb along the way. Read more
8.0
2019-06-05
The Souvenir is finely crafted as a different kind of gain from pain, one that benefits both filmmaker and audience. It is artful and cinematic in its love for art and cinema, honest and forgiving in its acceptance, and beautifully appreciative for how life shapes us. Read more
7.5
2019-08-08
I guess the easiest place to leave a conversation about The Souvenir is to, in summary, call it complicated. Some already consider it one of the best films of 2019, and I cannot counter this opinion. Read more
6.0
2019-12-07
Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir is an arthouse favorite that will not be accessible to most modern audiences. I am fascinated by this film, and I do admire a number of things about it, but I cannot recommend it. Read more
2.5
2019-02-18
An out of focus oft badly shot mess of snobbery and snooze-inducing madness. Read more
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