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7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100The New York TimesGlenn KennyThe New York TimesGlenn KennyThe spectacular feature-directing debut of Qiu Sheng.
- 83The PlaylistAndrew BundyThe PlaylistAndrew BundyIt’s the kind of movie you sit on, but then can’t wait to revisit. Suburban Birds is a rewarding and revelatory first feature from a fresh artistic voice.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinThe Hollywood ReporterLeslie FelperinEnigmatic but oddly entrancing feature debut.
- 63Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenThe film’s refusal to commit to its passing fancies is a highly intentional and eventually tiresome declaration of Qui Sheng’s arthouse bona fides.
- 30Film ThreatBobby LePireFilm ThreatBobby LePireAs it stands now though, the acting is good, but the narrative moves like molasses, leaving the audience at a distance.