Last Night in Soho

When Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), an aspiring fashion designer and clairvoyant discovers a portal that leads to the 1960’s in her apartment, she also discovers her muse, Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy), a hopeful singer and lounge act. But, first glances through the looking glass begin to turn dark as the seedy underbelly of Soho begins to reveal itself. Now, bending through time Eloise sets out to right the wrongs of yesterday, an act that may seal her fate to an untimely doom. Written by Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns and Directed by Edgar Wright, this time hopping, sci-fi, horror, whodunit sets up to become the thrilling roller coaster you didn’t see coming; lulling you with fantastic colors, images, and soundtrack until the bottom drops out…and you like it. Sharp in its production design and cinematography Wright continues to flex his ability to immerse the audience within the ephemera of the U.K., the charming English pub, and the blaring nightclub. But, it’s mixed results in the end, even following the Wright formula of Act III in chaos, and resolution, the final twist feels a bit unearned, perhaps too cheeky for it’s own good? That aside, there’s lots to like about and soak in on this ride, step right up! Running just shy of two hours, Last Night in Soho is rated R.