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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100CineVueZoe MargolisCineVueZoe MargolisTinge Krishnan’s Been So Long is a musical delight of heart-warming songs, sardonic British humour, and fantastic performances.
- 90Screen DailyNikki BaughanScreen DailyNikki BaughanCrucially, underneath the music and the soft-focus romance Been So Long makes some poignant observations about community, family and the importance of connection.
- 75The PlaylistOliver LytteltonThe PlaylistOliver LytteltonIt’s a cast full of the sort of faces that regularly pop up on ones-to-watch lists, and it’s the biggest thing that Been So Long has going for it. “Chewing Gum” fans will know how talented Coel is, but she’s particularly good here with a role that’s more adult and serious than her breakout turn (while still letting her have some fun occasionally).
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawBeen So Long has a sweet-natured openness. It balances the tough realities of life in the city with the buoyant possibilities of romance isn’t easy, and succeeds a lot of the time. Michaela Coel is tremendous in the leading role.