Rebels of the Neon God
Seen it?1994 | 106 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Furious 7 or Batman Begins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$29K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tsai Ming-liang
- Lee Kang-shengHsiao-kang
- Chen Chao-jungAh-tze
- Wang Yu-wenAh-kuei
- Jen Chang-binAh-ping
- Miao TianHsiao-kang's Father
- Lu Yi-chingHsiao-kang's Mother