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America So Beautiful

2003

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews

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America So Beautiful

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Noor Film Festival | Release Date: February 7, 2003

Starring: Atossa Leoni

Summary: This film follows the odyssey of a group of Iranian immigrants in Los Angeles, trying to find their place in America amidst the unfolding of the 1979 Iran hostage crisis. (B Good Films)

Director: Babak Shokrian

Genre(s): Drama

Runtime: 91 min

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Film Threat

Merle Bertrand

Takes a while to get rolling, but builds fairly well once it finally does. Part of the problem, no doubt, is Shokrina's decision to have the dialogue rapidly alternate between English and (presumably) Persian, with subtitles. This is a highly disorienting distraction. Read full review

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L.A. Weekly

Ernest Hardy

The film staggers under its own didacticism. Too often we're told of men who were professionals back home and are here reduced to driving cabs, waiting tables or vending ice cream. Read full review

40

Village Voice

David Ng

As much as the film would like to blow the lid off immigrant misery, it deals only in caricatures. Read full review

40

Variety

Lael Lowenstein

Pictures general subject matter was given a more intimate and graceful treatment in last year's Los Angeles Film Festival entry "Maryam." This comparatively jumbled, unevenly paced item lacks nuance or distinction. Read full review

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New York Post

V.A. Musetto

With so many worthwhile movies out there just waiting for a release, it's a shame that this tired drama is getting a run. Read full review

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