i saw it.
If you are too young to remember the revolution (or if you were born after it), it is worth watching.
At some cross sections it really gets to the roots of some issues iranian youths had in europe (living alone with racism and isolationalism), i somehow put myself exactly in her shoes being sent alone to europe at a very young age.
however, if you have been through the revolution and seen it all it would be nothing new to you.
Obviously it is biased towards a leftist ideology and it both hammers Shah's regime and the shiite regime but i think one can kind of look beyond that and identify with issues she is putting forward.
you decide.
If you are too young to remember the revolution (or if you were born after it), it is worth watching.
At some cross sections it really gets to the roots of some issues iranian youths had in europe (living alone with racism and isolationalism), i somehow put myself exactly in her shoes being sent alone to europe at a very young age.
however, if you have been through the revolution and seen it all it would be nothing new to you.
Obviously it is biased towards a leftist ideology and it both hammers Shah's regime and the shiite regime but i think one can kind of look beyond that and identify with issues she is putting forward.
you decide.
If you like to see an old but fine movie: "And God created woman". French movie played by Bridgette Bardo who I despise the most for her uncompromising and racist attitudes. But she was pretty actress at her times.
If you like an old comedy, "Life of Brian" played by John Cleese and Monthy Python folks.
Iranian movies, I liked Gabbeh and Atash-Bas...
Semi old ones... loved Planet of Apes and 3-kings(George Clooney),
Kingdom of heavens (although the facts of history was twisted a lot),
Keeping the faith (2000)
Almost new.. Syriana (someone mentioned it already) - Alvin and the chipmonks (yeah I know it is kids movie).
Upcomming, I would like to see "Meet the Spartans" not released here yet. Have you guys in the US seen it? Any good?
If you like an old comedy, "Life of Brian" played by John Cleese and Monthy Python folks.
Iranian movies, I liked Gabbeh and Atash-Bas...
Semi old ones... loved Planet of Apes and 3-kings(George Clooney),
Kingdom of heavens (although the facts of history was twisted a lot),
Keeping the faith (2000)
Almost new.. Syriana (someone mentioned it already) - Alvin and the chipmonks (yeah I know it is kids movie).
Upcomming, I would like to see "Meet the Spartans" not released here yet. Have you guys in the US seen it? Any good?
I just saw "Into the Wild" and what can I say? One of the best movies I have ever seen. The trailer or ads just aren't enough. You HAVE to see this movie. It is about self-recognition, life lessons and the simpleness that life should be. Beautifully shot in some gorgeous places, you will be doing yourself a disservice not to see this film. Emile Hirshe was FANTASTIC. I am not quite sure how he wasn't nominated for the best actor category - far better George Clooney, at least. The little side-stories and the lesser characters, all well described. A complete film.
Zopyrus jan, I saw Apocalypto a while ago when it came out. That too is a great movie. Gets your attention right from the start and doesn't let go till the end. So beautifully shot and acted...you forget you're watching a film and that these people are actors. You think it's some sort of documentary or you're watching it as it has happened. That too is a must see movie.