America So Beautiful
Noor Film Festival | Release Date: February 7, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
0
Mixed:
4
Negative:
1
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50
Film ThreatMerle 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. WeeklyErnest 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
VarietyLael 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
40
Village VoiceDavid Ng
As much as the film would like to blow the lid off immigrant misery, it deals only in caricatures. Read full review
25
New York PostV.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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