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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70Film ThreatJosiah TealFilm ThreatJosiah TealDespite pacing issues, the film is a good look at imperialism and the mind of “the white Rajah.” The beautiful locations give the film an ambiance of mystery and adventure.
- 63The Associated PressLindsey BahrThe Associated PressLindsey BahrWhile it might not knock it out of the park, Edge of the World is still a very solid watch if a little slow-going and might also just inspire you to revisit some of the classics its indebted to which is its own small triumph.
- 60VarietyMichael NordineVarietyMichael NordineWhere Edge of the World distinguishes itself is in its evocative visuals of Borneo’s unspoiled beauty (courtesy of cinematographer Jaime Feliu-Torres) and the lived-in intensity of Meyers. If the film can’t help but feel like a relic from a bygone era, that’s ultimately part of its appeal.
- 30The New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisThe New York TimesJeannette CatsoulisEdge of the World plugs its narrative gaps with corn and cliché.