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"[Celine] Song reveals herself to be a fully formed filmmaker with this accomplished debut. She shows a visual command to match her emotional and philosophical insights, a pleasingly understated wit and a grasp of tone that never falters, enhanced by the delicate chiming synths of a score by Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen, from indie rock band Grizzly Bear. The fluency with which the writer-director moves between time periods and distant places is impressive indeed, with invaluable help from Keith Fraase's supple editing. For a movie in which the characters often dance around their feelings without directly addressing them, Past Lives speaks volumes. It's only January, but there's no doubt [Past Lives] will be one of the best films of the year."
-- David Rooney

Source:
Rooney, David. "'Past Lives' review: Playwright Celine Song makes a stunning move into features with this decades-spanning romantic drama." Review of Past Lives. Hollywood Reporter, January 25, 2023.