Last Night in Soho

"A murder in the past. A mystery in the future."

2021 1h 57m EN

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★7.3TMDB · 4,060

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Synopsis

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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.

“A murder in the past. A mystery in the future.”

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Cast

Thomasin McKenzie
Eloise Turner
Anya Taylor-Joy
Sandie
Matt Smith
Jack
Rita Tushingham
Peggy Turner
Michael Ajao
John
Synnøve Karlsen
Jocasta
Pauline McLynn
Carol
Terence Stamp
Silver-Haired Gentleman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Edgar Wright
Writers: Edgar Wright, Soren Bendt Aaboe Pedersen, Tracey Wilson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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MONEY

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Earned back only 53% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

CAST

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214+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Edgar Wright, shot by Chung Chung-hoon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Steven Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Machliss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Edgar Wright directs. Chung Chung-hoon behind the camera. Steven Price scores. Paul Machliss cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Earned back only 53% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 5 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4214+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
5Directed by Edgar Wright, shot by Chung Chung-hoon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Steven Price. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Paul Machliss shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "A murder in the past. A mystery in the future.".
10IMDB entry: tt9639470 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 20 themes, including "london, england", "nightmare", "go-go dancer", "time travel".
12Released under 14 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Chung Chung-hoon
Original score: Steven Price
Editing: Paul Machliss
Production design: Marcus Rowland
Costume design: Odile Dicks-Mireaux
Makeup / hair: Bella Ava Georgiou
VFX supervisor: Thomas Proctor
Sound: Julian Slater
Stunt coordinator: David Forman
Runtime: 117 min · 1h 57m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $43,000,000
Box office: $22,957,625
Return: 53% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Last Night in Soho (2021)

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Manuel São Bento2021-10-31
★ 7/10
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 definitely going to generate a divisive response. Story-wise, the compelling protagonists - brilliantly interpreted by Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy - follow intriguing arcs holding unexpected revelations that ultimately make sense with the overall narrative. Stunning cinematography and production design come together to create a visually jaw-dropping 1960s London, which becomes an even more entertaining place to visit due to Steve Price's addictive music. However, the last act feels a sudden hurry to tie every knot through overwhelming editing, hasty pacing, and careless transitions, which work against what the film had been until that point. I commend Wright's commitment and extreme dedication to his vision, but the restraint shown previously should have also been part of the conclusion." Rating: B+
JPV8522022-01-21
★ 7/10
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 music and the performances from both Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy (whom I am a big fan of) were great and some fun mind-twisting scenery and visuals, though in the end felt it was fine as whole. Worthy of a watch, though. 3.5/5
beyondthecineramadome2022-06-20
★ 2/10
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 country home and heads to the big city of London to attend fashion school. After one bad night in the dorm, she decides to move into a room offered for rent by an older woman, Miss Collins (the late, great Diana Rigg). On her first night in the new room, Eloise dreams of Soho in the fabulous ’60s through the eyes of aspiring lounge singer Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). That first dream, in which a wide-eyed Eloise watches the confident Sandie secure an audition from Jack (Matt Smith), is a true marvel. The swapping between Eloise in her pajamas and Sandie in her flowy go-go dress as they twirl with Jack is a beautiful technical and choreographic achievement. The flawless re-creation of the flashy lights and neon signs of Soho in the ’60s deserves immense praise. Presented on its own, that first dream sequence is a delight.