After Yang

Ruth Maramis of FlixChatter

2022-08-23

It’s easily the most underrated film of the year as there’s such little fanfare about this film. It’s such a shame as it’s such a brilliant and deeply moving film about loss and grief that will linger long after I watched it. Read more

Jeffrey Rex Bertelsen of I'm Jeffrey Rex

2022-12-30

I think of it as a thoughtful and soft meditation on grief, existence, memory, family dynamics, and what it means to really know someone and something. I found it to be both fascinating and quietly moving. Read more

Eric Hillis of The Movie Waffler

2022-09-21

Kogonada's latest film is as tender as a tear-stained tissue, a mood exemplified by Farrell's magnificently understated performance. Read more

Garry Arnot of Cinema Perspective

2022-08-22

This subtle sci-fi observation from writer and director Kogonada feels like a watered-down interpretation of more powerful and daring tales of the same ilk. With a striking aesthetic and some strong performances, After Yang is never really dull, but it is ultimately rather boring. Read more

Ulkar Alakbarova of Movie Moves Me

2022-03-22

After Yang is a slow-burning drama that tries to be more than it can offer. Its philosophical approach does not make sense, as Jake tries to reason what he should have done in the first place. Read more

Filipe Freitas of Always Good Movies

2022-03-14

The idea is not totally unthinkable considering the technology-centered world we live in. However, this undercooked story never reached the beauty, or even the simplicity, of the images captured. Colin Farrell and Jodie Turner-Smith are simultaneously restrained and practical in their performances, with the film raising some concerns about the lack of a twist or an emotional boost. Read more