Udo Kier (Downsizing) plays a retired small-town hairdresser who embarks on a long walk to grant his former client's dying...
Udo Kier (Downsizing) plays a retired small-town hairdresser who embarks on a long walk to grant his former client's dying wish—to style her final hairdo.
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Where to watch Swan Song (2021)
"What's most notable about Todd Stephens' heartfelt salute... is that the campiness of its outrageous plot becomes secondary to the soulful poignancy."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"There’s a heart-on-his-sleeve sincerity to (Kier's) performance that’s better than the material merits..."
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Variety
Variety"The disconnect between the struggles of different generations of gay men is one of Swan Song's most joyful through lines."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"Kier is unfailingly captivating in the film, which makes it all the more bothersome that the film itself doesn't match him."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"I highly recommend seeing this film. It has layers."
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Film Threat
Film Threat"I absolutely loved the character, but disliked how his story was ultimately told. Your mileage may vary."
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RogerEbert.com
RogerEbert.com"The cult actor gets a rare spotlight role as a hairdresser revisiting the ghosts of his past — if only the film would rise to his level..."
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Udo Kier's best performance."
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NPR
NPR"Udo Kier dazzles discreetly in (this) divine dramedy..."
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The Globe and Mail
The Globe and MailSwan Song (2021) | Details
- Rating
- M, Sexual references and coarse language
- Runtime
- 104
- Genre
- Comedy, Drama
- Country of origin
- USA
