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Angels Wear White Review (2017) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Vivian Qu · 2017 ·

Short answer

Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

Yes. Angels Wear White (2017) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating
76% Audience snapshot · excluded
78 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
6.7 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 47m
Age rating
NR (US) · 14A (Canada)
Cast
Wen Qi , Zhou Meijun , Shi Ke , Geng Le , Liu Weiwei , Peng Jing , Wang Yuexin , Li Mengnan , Jiang Xinyue , Bamboo Chen
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Also known as 嘉年华 Les anges portent du blanc Anjos Vestem Branco 天使は白をまとう 천사는 흰 옷을 입는다 嘉年華 Melekler Beyaz Giyer

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (78/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

    Yes — Angels Wear White earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    Vivian Qu’s #MeToo-era Chinese thriller won Best Director and Best Screenplay at MGGA 2018 — a major early win for MIFFest’s competition.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (76%).

    What is Angels Wear White about?

    In a small seaside town, two schoolgirls are assaulted by a middle-aged man in a motel. Mia, a teenager who was working on reception that night, is the only witness. For fear of losing her job, she says nothing. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Wen, one of the victims, finds that her troubles have only just begun. Trapped in a world that offers them no safety, Mia and Wen will have to find their own way out.

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English Angels Wear White

    Angels Wear White (2017) Review: Silence as Complicity

    Vivian Qu's Angels Wear White is a quietly furious Chinese drama about two girls assaulted in a seaside motel and the teenage witness who says nothing.

    Yes, with reservations. It is a clear-eyed, important drama about how adults and institutions fail girls, though its cool restraint can keep viewers at a distance.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    Angels Wear White: frequently asked questions

    Is Angels Wear White worth watching?

    Yes. Angels Wear White (2017) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Angels Wear White?

    Angels Wear White runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

    What is Angels Wear White rated?

    Angels Wear White is rated NR in the United States and 14A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Angels Wear White?

    Angels Wear White is directed by Vivian Qu and stars Wen Qi, Zhou Meijun, Shi Ke, Geng Le, Liu Weiwei.

    What is the Metascore for Angels Wear White?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Angels Wear White is 78 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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