Dìdi

"A pair of excellent lead turns anchor a touching feature debut (...) While 'Dìdi' treats Chris' feelings without sugarcoating or condescension, it's also blessed with the perspective of grown-up wisdom" 

"It feels good to be laughing with kids like Wang-Wang for a change. Vulnerable and honest, Wang sees himself in the character, and so do we" 

"['Dìdi']'s problem is that it is charming but aimless. Izaac Wang is perfectly cast as Chris, and he has amazing chemistry with this cast, but there just isn't enough to go off of" 

"Sticking close to home proves to be a strength, conjuring a sense of time, place, and texture that sets the funny, fleeting movie apart" 

"But despite such flaws, 'Dìdi' remains a worthy entry in the pantheon of coming-of-age films. That’s because it speaks so unflinchingly to the unique anxieties and frustrations of early teenhood in this particular time and place (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"There's something to be said for delivering a sturdy and compelling drama with effectively drawn characters" 

"'Dìdi' works despite its untapped potential"