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23 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80CineVueDaniel GreenCineVueDaniel GreenLilting looks set to linger on in the memory of those who seek it out for weeks, months and perhaps even years to come.
- 80EmpirePatrick PetersEmpirePatrick PetersIntimate, delicate and delightful.
- 80Total FilmKevin HarleyTotal FilmKevin HarleyIt’s the fully invested leads and graceful, poetic direction that give this study of emotional interiors its subtly heartbreaking power.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyDelicate and unhurried almost to a fault, though also hauntingly sexy and even humorous at times.
- 70VarietyJustin ChangVarietyJustin ChangWhile the characters’ background details (including their occupations) are kept to a minimum, the emotions the story touches are vivid and accessible.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawThis debut feature from the Cambodian-born, London-based film-maker Hong Khaou is heartfelt, intelligent film-making on a shoestring budget.
- 60Time Out LondonDave CalhounTime Out LondonDave CalhounThere are times when it feels underpowered or unfocused... but this is an intelligent, sensitive debut.
- 50Slant MagazineChuck BowenSlant MagazineChuck BowenLilting doesn't have any momentum or any sense of ambiguity, once the setup has been established.