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Last Night in Soho
By Stefan Pape,
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Time traveling mystery drama has violence, language, sex.

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Fantastic twists and turns!! Top-notch storytelling!
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Good movie
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What's the Story?
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO tells the story of Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer who heads to London to begin college. Struggling to settle in, always something of an outsider, her days are secluded and lonely. But it's at night where she comes to life, as through her dreams she is able to travel back in time to the "Swinging Sixties," and it's here she encounters wannabe singer, Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy).
Is It Any Good?
Edgar Wright has a very distinctive style and this time traveling coming-of-age mystery drama is straight out of his back catalog. Last Night in Soho is a movie that most certainly looks the part, with Wright having shot modern day London in a striking way, while the flashbacks to the city's "Swinging Sixties" is delectable viewing. The lighting and vibrancy makes for a film that cannot be faulted from a visual standpoint.
From a narrative one, however, it leaves much to be desired. It simply doesn't know when, or seemingly how, to end. The story just gets a little too ambitious and out of hand, losing sight of what made the first half so enjoyable: the characters. It truly is a movie of two halves. So while it does have an unsatisfying finale, thankfully the first act is so good that the experience of seeing the movie doesn't feel like a waste of time. What also helps, of course, is the fantastic soundtrack.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in Last Night in Soho. Did the violent scenes help tell the story in an effective way? Was it shocking or thrilling? Why? Did the movie ever feel like it was condoning violence? Does exposure to violent media desensitize kids to violence?
Discuss the strong language used. Did it seem necessary or excessive? What did it contribute to the movie?
How was sex portrayed in the movie? Was it affectionate? Respectful? Parents, talk to your teens about your own values regarding sex and relationships.
What are they key differences between the two different time periods and what are the parallels? How are Eloise and Sandy treated by those around them? How are their experiences similar/different? Have we progressed as a society since the 1960s? If so, how?
How was smoking, drinking, and drug use portrayed? Were there consequences? Why is that important?
Movie Details
- In theaters: October 29, 2021
- On DVD or streaming: January 18, 2022
- Cast: Thomasin McKenzie , Anya Taylor-Joy , Matt Smith
- Director: Edgar Wright
- Inclusion Information: Female actors, Latino actors
- Studios: Focus Features , Universal Pictures
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , History
- Run time: 116 minutes
- MPAA rating: R
- MPAA explanation: bloody violence, sexual content, language, brief drug material and brief graphic nudity
- Last updated: September 15, 2023
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