James Bond & Shang-Chi Actors’ New Movie Gets 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Two actors known for their roles in the James Bond and Shang-Chi franchises have teamed up for a new film that earned a rare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. The critically acclaimed drama, directed by Hungarian filmmaker Ildiko Enyedi, has impressed critics across the board since its festival debut.

Silent Friend reviews lead to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score

Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 critics’ reviews. Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 21 critics’ reviews. Notably, the film premiered in the main competition of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on 5 September 2025. It stars Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, James Bond franchise star Lea Seydoux, Luna Wedler, Sylvester Groth, and Martin Wuttke.

Furthermore, the drama follows a single ginkgo tree through three loosely connected stories set in 1908, 1972, and 2020 in Marburg, Germany. Enyedi wrote and directed the film, which runs for 147 minutes. Additionally, the project marks Leung’s first European production and his second film outside Asia.

Brian Eggert of Deep Focus Review gave the film a perfect 4/4 score. He wrote, “Most films tell a story. Enyedi presents a new way of looking at the world.” Peter Sobczynski of RogerEbert.com called it “a true original, one of those cinematic events that, once seen, will not be easily forgotten.” Rita Di Santo of Morning Star gave it a 10/10 rating.

Leila Latif of IndieWire gave the film a B grade, noting Tony Leung “again proves why he’s one of the greats.” Guy Lodge of Variety praised its unique perspective on the natural world. Sophie Monks Kaufman of Little White Lies highlighted Gergely Palos’s cinematography in the film.

The film won the FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice Film Festival, while Wedler took home the Marcello Mastroianni Award. Additionally, Palos won Best Cinematography at the Chicago International Film Festival. Notably, the Hungarian cinematographer shot each time period in a different format to distinguish the eras.

The film will receive a limited theatrical release in the United States on May 8, 2026.

Source: Comingsoon.net