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65 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Starring: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec
  • Summary: A romantic comedy about a daughter struggling to understand her mother's heart, which ultimately allows her to understand her own. A story of unspoken loves, contemporary and cultural taboos, and the journey of two women towards living their lives honestly. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    90
    Thought provoking and brimming with charm, match that with an infectious sense of humor and outstanding performances.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Chris Kaltenbach
    88
    An insightful, clear-headed look at relations within a Chinese-American family.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    The film is simultaneously sweet natured and sharply observed, and if love eventually conquers all, it takes its own sweet time doing it.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. MariaD.
    10
    This is the best Chines made movie ever. Very up close , very personal. Very deep, very funny, very intellectual.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. krisl
    10
    One of the best movies i've seen in a long time. although it's a fictional film, i too can relate to Wil and her relationship with her mother. it is all too common for a dutiful daughter to carry so much weight of secrets on her shoulder. a must see film. MIchelle Krusiec plays a very convincing Wil and Joan Chen stepped out of her usual character to play a convincing Ma. and what can i say about Lynn Chen except that she's gorgeous and hot. it had a great overall cast and it's just a really fun film to watch.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TechaiD.
    4
    Saving Face was just the Asian soap opera drama put into a movie format. So they tried to make it more tantilizing via the lesbian thing, it is nothing new, just the same cultural lessons recycled. Very bland and unsatisfying as entertainment.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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