Taste Review (2021) — 74% Celluloid Score
Directed by Lê Bảo · 2021 ·
Is Taste worth watching?
Yes. Taste (2021) earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Vị 맛 味 Tat
Theatrical release Where to watch
- MUBI
Where to watch Taste by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | MUBI |
| Pakistan | MUBI |
| Turkey | MUBI |
| United Kingdom | MUBI |
| United States | MUBI |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (76/100).
- Celluloid Score 74% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Taste worth watching?
Yes — Taste earns a 74% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).
Celluloid verdict
Lê Bảo’s sensory Vietnamese feature won Golden Hanoman at JAFF 2021 — radical formal cinema from a new generation of Southeast Asian auteurs.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics (84%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).
What is Taste about?
Bassley, a Nigerian footballer living in Vietnam, has been unable to make a living since he broke his leg. He and four middle-aged women he sometimes works for decide to escape the disappointment of their daily lives. They go to an old house where together they create a special world for themselves. But this intimate utopia cannot last forever.
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Critic Reviews
Taste (2021) Review: A Fragile Utopia on the Margins
★★★☆☆
Taste is Lê Bảo's radical Vietnamese art film about a Nigerian footballer and four women who retreat into an old house, a striking but demanding sensory experiment.
It depends. Adventurous art-house viewers will find its images and ideas haunting; anyone who needs story, dialogue or a conventional pace should give it a miss.
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Taste: frequently asked questions
Is Taste worth watching?
Yes. Taste (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 74%, 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.
Where can I watch Taste?
In the United States, Taste streams on MUBI with a subscription. Elsewhere: MUBI in India; MUBI in Pakistan; MUBI in Turkey; MUBI in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Taste?
Taste runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Taste?
Taste is directed by Lê Bảo and stars Olegunleko Ezekiel Gbenga, Khương Thị Minh Nga, Vũ Thị Thẩm Thìn, Lê Thị Dung, Nguyễn Thị Cẩm Xuân.
What is the Metascore for Taste?
Metacritic's Metascore for Taste is 76 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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