I was captivated by the premise of the film, as seen in the trailers, but unfortunately the film falls flat after the halfway mark. The direction is superb, the acting worthy of praise, and the 1960s soundtrack a fabulous touch; however, the plot (although not complicated) is more complex than it needs to be: trying to be more clever than it actually is, particularly in the final act.
The main character, whose story and experiences we follow, starts out as unique and captivating, standing in stark contrast to the world around her - which creates some interesting conflicts; however, by the end of the film she loses this edge and (perhaps intentionally) is indistinguishable from the world around her.
Additionally, it was lovely to see Dame Diana Rigg on the big screen one last time, but it's a shame that this was to be her final role.
Last Night in Soho is a thoroughly decent film, but is disappointing in light of the creative flair promised in the trailers.
The main character, whose story and experiences we follow, starts out as unique and captivating, standing in stark contrast to the world around her - which creates some interesting conflicts; however, by the end of the film she loses this edge and (perhaps intentionally) is indistinguishable from the world around her.
Additionally, it was lovely to see Dame Diana Rigg on the big screen one last time, but it's a shame that this was to be her final role.
Last Night in Soho is a thoroughly decent film, but is disappointing in light of the creative flair promised in the trailers.