Rebels of the Neon God

Rebels of the Neon God

Directed by Tsai Ming-liang

Produced by Central Motion Picture Corporation

1994106 min7.3 / 10

A bleak, introspective portrait of urban alienation and youth adrift in a megacity, where petty crime and obsession mask deeper existential despair.

In Taipei, four youths face alienation, loneliness, and moments of existential crisis amidst a series of minor crimes.

Questions people ask

  • Is Rebels of the Neon God sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Rebels of the Neon God end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Rebels of the Neon God easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Rebels of the Neon God scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Rebels of the Neon God violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

82/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity85

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise80

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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