By big, mainstream standards: fabulous
By Sean Baker standards: a little disappointing
This film does great work with the pacing, lighting, themes (watching Ani, whose job is in some sense bringing the party, get to be brought to a party; the part about name meanings,) and the dry humor ("I don't have Instagram, I'm an adult, man" lives rent free.) Definitely a "crowd pleaser" as everyone has been calling it, for better and for worse.

A heartfelt, well-made, thoughtful film. Not blow-me-away material, but definitely solid.

Obviously not a "good movie" by regular standards, but fun enough if B-movies (especially HK ones) are your thing.

Giving it 3 stars just for the miniature work in the last act. If you're a fan of Italian horror, the intro to Danger 5, or other miniature work on video, the care taken in the miniature scenes will not disappoint.

Honestly though, you might want to just fast forward to that part. You won't miss much.