Last Night in Soho
Last Night in Soho

Last Night in Soho

2021Movie117 minEnglish

A young girl, passionate about fashion design, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters her idol, a dazzling wannabe singer. But 1960s London is not what it seems, and time seems to be falling apart with shady consequences.

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IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users77%
Director: Edgar WrightGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young, aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s, where she encounters a dazzling singer. However, the glamour of London in the Swinging Sixties soon turns dark as she discovers that not everything that glitters is gold, and the past may be more dangerous than it seems.

Critical Reception

Last Night in Soho received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its visual style, performances, and Edgar Wright's distinctive direction. Some critics found the plot to be less successful than its aesthetic achievements, but overall it was seen as an entertaining and stylish thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning and atmospheric, capturing the allure and danger of 1960s London.
  • Strong performances from the lead cast, particularly Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie.
  • While the narrative ambition sometimes falters, the film's stylish direction and thrilling moments are commendable.

Google audience: Audience reception for Last Night in Soho was largely positive, with many viewers enjoying its unique visual flair, the chemistry between the lead actresses, and the suspenseful thriller elements. Some found the plot a bit convoluted, but the overall consensus highlighted its stylish execution and memorable atmosphere.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language at the 2022 BAFTAs. Anya Taylor-Joy received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

Fun Fact

The film's production design aimed to recreate the authentic look and feel of 1960s London, with many iconic locations being digitally altered or recreated to appear as they did during that era.

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BEORH

BEORH

If you like the 1960s Mod culture and music, and maybe Soho in particular, as well as morality tale horror elements, great dialogue, unique and interesting characters, ghosts, seamless editing, and beautiful inner city photography--or maybe...
tensharpe

tensharpe

Edgar Wright takes the audience on a journey back and forth from present day to the swinging sixties in this wonderful psychological thriller. Due to Eloise’s ( Thomasin McKenzie )  upbringing by her grandmother ( Rita Tushingham ) she is o...
r96sk

r96sk

Edgar Wright's most recent film is... very good! I don't love (but still like) the ending as much as the rest of it, though <em>'Last Night in Soho'</em> is an extremely enjoyable psychological horror flick. The film's aesthetic is top n...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Last Night in Soho seemed like a terrifying innovative horror flick but didn’t deliver.** Last Night in Soho promised a completely original fresh new horror film from the brilliant mind of Edgar Wright. The trailers were unnerving, ten...
Nathan

Nathan

I found that Last Night in Soho took its sweet time getting me hooked, but as the first act was coming to a close, I was locked in. The movie constantly had me thinking what was to come next, trying to decipher what was the connection betwe...
beyondthecineramadome

beyondthecineram...

Full review: <a>https://www.tinakakadelis.com/beyond-the-cinerama-dome/2021/12/28/for-a-dollar-name-a-woman-last-night-in-soho-review<a> The plot follows shy, ‘60s-aesthetic-loving Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie) as she leaves her small count...
JPV852

JPV852

Not a big fan of Edgar Wright compared to some (fine filmmaker but don't get excited when a project of his is announced; and to be fair, same really goes for Christopher Nolan as well lately), but this one does feature some good 1960s-era m...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/last-night-in-soho-spoiler-free-review "Last Night in Soho is incredibly captivating throughout the entire runtime, but Edgar Wright's all-in in the insane third act is ...