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Siddhant Adlakha
IGN
“If Gaspar Noé’s Climax from 2018 — programmed at this year’s NYFF by filmmaker John Waters — is a depiction of Hell through dance, then McQueen’s Lovers Rock feels like dancing in Paradise.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Captivating celebration of community
- Joyous portrayal of West Indian culture
- Spiritual immersive party experience
- Unique perspective on 1980s London
Points of Contention
No recurring complaints — critics are broadly positive.
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic
