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Drama MIFFest 2017 · Best Film Editor's Pick

Singing in Graveyards Review (2016) — 69% Celluloid Score

Directed by Bradley Liew · 2016 ·

Short answer

Is Singing in Graveyards worth watching?

Yes. Singing in Graveyards (2016) earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

69%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

78% Editorial Rating
74% Audience snapshot · excluded
65 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 23m
Cast
Pepe Smith , Mercedes Cabral , Lav Diaz , Bernardo Bernardo , Susan Africa , Ely Buendia , Anna Luna , Sunshine Teodoro , Matt Daclan , Joel Saracho
Country
Malaysia
Language
English

Also known as Bernyanyi di Tanah Perkuburan

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (78/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (74%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (65/100).
  • Celluloid Score 69% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Singing in Graveyards worth watching?

Yes — Singing in Graveyards earns a 69% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

Bradley Liew’s Malaysia–Philippines co-production won Best Film at the inaugural Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA 2017) — MIFFest’s first top prize.

, Founder & Editor

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Singing in Graveyards about?

Pepe, a 68-year-old impersonator of a Filipino rock legend, lives alone on the borders of reality, imagination and mysticism. One day, he is finally given the chance to open for the rock legend’s concert but he must do something neither of them has done before – write a love song.

Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Singing in Graveyards

Singing in Graveyards (2016) Review: An Impersonator's Blues

Singing in Graveyards is Bradley Liew's dreamlike drama about an ageing rock impersonator in the Philippines, a slow, melancholy film built around Pepe Smith.

Yes, with reservations. Patient viewers who enjoy slow, atmospheric art cinema will find it haunting, but its length and drifting rhythm will lose others.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Singing in Graveyards: frequently asked questions

Is Singing in Graveyards worth watching?

Yes. Singing in Graveyards (2016) has a Celluloid Score of 69%, 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 Singing in Graveyards?

Singing in Graveyards runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in Singing in Graveyards?

Singing in Graveyards is directed by Bradley Liew and stars Pepe Smith, Mercedes Cabral, Lav Diaz, Bernardo Bernardo, Susan Africa.

What is the Metascore for Singing in Graveyards?

Metacritic's Metascore for Singing in Graveyards is 65 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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