Disobedience

Bleecker Street Media | Release Date: April 27, 2018

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 94 Ratings

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The3AcademySinsMay 8, 2018

Disobedience portrays a world of secrets, lies, and very guarded people who live on a knife's edge of social consequences, but much like the main character played by Rachel Weisz, Disobedience struggles to find it's footing. While the mainDisobedience portrays a world of secrets, lies, and very guarded people who live on a knife's edge of social consequences, but much like the main character played by Rachel Weisz, Disobedience struggles to find it's footing. While the main characters played by Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola are well acted, a lot of their actions are difficult to comprehend. Even with the complications that they are all best friends who are in love with each other, and that the Orthodox Jewish culture they belong to will not accept who they all are, I often found myself wondering why a character did this, or why a character would act treat another character this way, and so on and so forth. The sex scene in the middle of the movie is very gratuitous and distracting, and does nothing to further the story or develop the characters, or even show the audience how much the character's love each other.

Another big flaw Disobedience suffers from is pacing. I have watched slow movies. I have watched glacial movies. I have even enjoyed watching slow or glacial films. The pacing in Disobedience is nothing short of laborious, particularly in the second and third act. I constantly was checking my watch about an hour into the film, and two audience members got up and left halfway through the movie. This movie also DID NOT KNOW WHEN TO END. There were three scenes where it could have ended, but it just kept going. I could not leave the theater fast enough once it was over.

In spite of this, there are moments that truly shine, such as Weisz and McAdams' tender confession in the house of Weisz's father, and Nivola's stirring monologue at the climax of the film. In spite of it's flaws, there are some okay moments in the film, and it is quite a faithful portrayal of Orthodox Judaism.… Expand

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amheretojudgeMay 15, 2018

may you live a long life..

Disobedience The suave mild tone is soothing that is apt for this simple thought-provoking tale which is boldly accurate and walks on concrete surface and still somehow manages to fumble down its way. Themay you live a long life..

Disobedience

The suave mild tone is soothing that is apt for this simple thought-provoking tale which is boldly accurate and walks on concrete surface and still somehow manages to fumble down its way. The adaptation for the screen may be smart but it definitely required a better editing and supervision to breed the crisp out of it which unfortunately is piled upon measuring various character's perspective. Sebastian Lelio; the director, saves the script through his brilliant execution skills and a keen sense of awareness of the energy and the tension that is projected between the characters that doesn't fail to communicate with the audience. Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams are convincingly good on their parallel roles and so is Alessandro Nivola as a supporting cast. Disobedience is a character driven feature (hence it is inherently slow and that bides with the tone perfectly too) that surely is important and raises appropriate queries but the real question is whether it is intriguing enough to invest in it or not.… Expand

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netflicSep 13, 2022

This is not a good movie. Making it politically correct does not improve its quality. At best it is mediocre. That can be said about the script and performance. Directing is, I am afraid, even worse than that. Cinematography is excellent though.

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TVJerryMay 19, 2018

After many years, a New York photographer (Rachel Weisz) returns to London and the Orthodox Jewish world where she was raised. Turns out her best male friend has also married the only woman she ever cared for (Rachael McAdams). Naturally,After many years, a New York photographer (Rachel Weisz) returns to London and the Orthodox Jewish world where she was raised. Turns out her best male friend has also married the only woman she ever cared for (Rachael McAdams). Naturally, their forbidden love is once again awakened. Since the story holds no surprises, it's all about watching the characters as they deal with their challenging situation. The performances are compelling…lots of furtive glances and strained interaction. However, the pace is slow and the emotions are generally restrained (it is England and a somewhat repressive community, after all). This might be appreciated by people who find the subject matter appealing or enjoy the subdued style .… Expand

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arostislavnaDec 5, 2021

A fairly good lesbian film, but once again I am tired of these... "cheating" films, and they only seem to exist in the lesbian subgenre.

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