Last Night In Soho

Last Night In Soho

movie

2021

WISE
68%

WISE Score

75

Avg. Tomatometer

A stylish, neon-soaked trip to the 1960s that starts as a fashion dream and ends as a bloody, psychological nightmare.

RT Critics75%
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Screenwise Verdict

Last Night in Soho is a visual feast that eventually tries to bite your hand off. It’s Edgar Wright’s most ambitious and darkest film, trading his usual humor for a grim, psychological exploration of the London underworld.

For a teen interested in filmmaking, fashion, or music, it's a 10/10 for style and craft. But as a 'fun' movie night? Not so much. It’s heavy, it’s bloody, and it deals with some of the ugliest parts of human nature. If you’re watching with a kid, make sure they’re ready for the shift from 'fashion student in London' to 'ghost-filled slasher.'

Age Fit

This is strictly for older teens (16+) and adults. The R rating is earned through its heavy themes of sexual exploitation and its transition into a full-blown horror movie with graphic violence.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
25

It starts with a charming fashion-student-in-the-big-city vibe, but descends rapidly into a dark, violent slasher with themes of sexual exploitation and trauma.

Imaginative
92

Edgar Wright’s visual direction is masterclass level. The way the two lead actresses mirror each other across time periods through practical effects and clever camera work is genuinely stunning.

Safe
30

Rated R for a reason. It features graphic stabbing, blood, jump scares, and a central plot revolving around historical sexual assault and the murder of sex workers.

Enriching
78

A sharp, necessary deconstruction of 'nostalgia' that shows the rot beneath the neon lights of the 1960s. It’s a great piece of film to dissect for its technical craft and social commentary.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Visual Storytelling: The transitions between 2021 and 1966 are seamless, using mirrors and choreography rather than just CGI.
  • Soundtrack Excellence: If you like 60s pop and soul, the music is curated perfectly to build atmosphere and dread.
  • Performance Power: Thomasin McKenzie and Anya Taylor-Joy are both magnetic, carrying the emotional weight of a very heavy story.
  • Nostalgia Reality-Check: It challenges the idea that the 'good old days' were actually good, especially for women.
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What to Watch For

  • Sexual Trauma: The core of the horror involves a woman being forced into sex work; while not shown in graphic detail, the repetition and psychological weight of it are intense.
  • Slasher Violence: The final act features multiple stabbings and significant amounts of blood.
  • Mental Health: The protagonist's 'visions' are often indistinguishable from a mental health crisis, which might be triggering for some.
  • Sensory Overload: Intense flashing lights and loud, sudden noises are frequent.

Conversation Starters

  • "Why do you think Eloise was so obsessed with the 1960s at the beginning?"
  • "How did the movie change your perspective on 'vintage' or 'retro' culture?"
  • "What was the significance of the mirrors throughout the film?"
  • "Was Sandie a villain, a victim, or both?"
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