Everybody Knows

Focus Features | Release Date: February 8, 2019

7.1	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 61 Ratings

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GinaKFeb 26, 2019

A very enjoyable film with some flaws. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz are fun to watch, and the entire cast is very strong and personable. The setting is exotic (to Americans) and watching an entirely different culture is interesting too.A very enjoyable film with some flaws. Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz are fun to watch, and the entire cast is very strong and personable. The setting is exotic (to Americans) and watching an entirely different culture is interesting too. The problem was none of these. It was the script, which did a good job with characters, culture, and dialogue, but was weak in making the “suspense” aspects of the plot work. I still enjoyed the film and spending time with these fine actors, but I wish the film had been stronger in its plotting.… Expand

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TVJerryMar 4, 2019

Oscar Award-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has expanded his experience to include this Spanish speaking import. Penelope Cruz comes home to her village outside Madrid for a wedding, but an unfortunate event upsets everything. EvenOscar Award-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has expanded his experience to include this Spanish speaking import. Penelope Cruz comes home to her village outside Madrid for a wedding, but an unfortunate event upsets everything. Even though this could have been a crime caper, Farhadi has focused on the impact this has on the family (including the good friend played by Javier Bardem). There's no suspense or much effort put into solving the crime. That's secondary to the intense interactions that develop. Like his other films, there's lots of talking and examining the complexity of the relationships. Thanks to Farhadi's direction and the performances, this is an intelligently written and always compelling drama. In Spanish with subtitles.… Expand

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netflicMar 8, 2019

It is the latest film by a famous Iranian-born director Farhadi (known for Separation and others) made in Spain with an ensemble of famous actors.
A woman (Penelope Cruz) comes from Argentine to Spain to join her big family and to attend herIt is the latest film by a famous Iranian-born director Farhadi (known for Separation and others) made in Spain with an ensemble of famous actors.
A woman (Penelope Cruz) comes from Argentine to Spain to join her big family and to attend her younger sister's wedding. During the celebration her teenage daughter was abducted. Many clues tell that it was an inside job. Relationships and trust are being questioned. And it is at this time that old secrets become obvious, old grudges are suddenly remembered and talked about, old accusations are thrown around.

The first part of the movie is not very engaging. It is a big family, and introduction takes time. Thankfully that changes to the better, and you do not notice that the movie is long.

In a way, it is a very European small town drama, and Farhadi demonstrates his master skills once again. Performances are great: already mentioned Cruz plus two excellent actors Javier Bardem and Ricardo Darin. Open ending of the movie was quite appealing to me.

Overall, not the best Farhadi’s film but still quite a good one.… Expand

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amheretojudgeFeb 8, 2019

She Knew. He Did Not.

Todos Lo Saben Farhadi's captivating vision is challenging in its own exotic milieu. This who-done-it case is far away from being a mystery- as it claims the title to be known and familiar to everyone- and yet so closeShe Knew. He Did Not.

Todos Lo Saben

Farhadi's captivating vision is challenging in its own exotic milieu. This who-done-it case is far away from being a mystery- as it claims the title to be known and familiar to everyone- and yet so close to the thrills that you can practically hear the heart pumping faster. His meticulous script and observational humor in early stages spreads the myth around the village stories like you have been here before, you have lived your whole life here and are now about to visit those places once again. This big hash of memory refreshment adapts an apt environment for a marriage, with few bitter equations, sweet memories, humorous locals, a sad untouched and inadequate case that hangs low and above all the old uncomfortable chemistry reincarnated by new easy ones.

Farhadi makes sure that these old testaments are iterated at the most vulnerable state in order to keep the emotions at brisk and audience lost in its malleable characters. And just like people surrounding us, each of them comes with their own baggage, enough to not be easily neglected, but these Sherlock-like vibes of the film gets lost in an eerily beautiful love story.

To pull that out of the bag, after we sink in so deep into it, ought to Farhadi's greatest triumph, the humility among the lead cast that supports them at critical stage is what we want to hold onto. But Farhadi changes the tone once again, and clearly has some other plans for us, this mellow and poignant act shifts completely into a thrilling crime drama without a notice. This is where the film gets juicier when Cruz's husband comes home and silent pitches in the room replaces the petty arguments and even pettier suggestions.

The crisp tension created in those dinner table conversations cuts through all your accusations and questions like never before, once again those big bold question tags pops up as you start to blame each other. Farhadi is clearly fiddling with you subconsciously at this stage where half knowledge does grow dangerous. Cruz as the sobbing, panting victim is much more firm in her voice than she appears, her most of the screen time might be to portray a scattered protective guardian but her background tales are powerful enough to keep her husband shut for the rest of the conversation.

But this has always been Bardem's film, the underdog and the topic of all the gossips, he gets much more wider range to portray, from being suspected to suspecting, from a loser to a winner, his peace will be the only reason to leave us happy after the reel ends. Personally, I prefer them when they are tangling with other characters as they share the screen, those quick glances across the room and a notions to lean towards each other at a point of crisis, speaks enough volume for their characters. Todos Lo Saben is the aftermath of love story, unlike any other equations, this one still hasn't worn down as it pulsates vividly and paints a clean crime on screen.… Expand

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JackusBlackusMar 10, 2019

Who? Why? How? The mystery unfolds and a secret is revealed as relationships between family members and between families are explored.

There are many characters and many relationships to establish, so it takes a while for the story to getWho? Why? How? The mystery unfolds and a secret is revealed as relationships between family members and between families are explored.

There are many characters and many relationships to establish, so it takes a while for the story to get started. But once the plot gets going you listening to every word and analyzing every action.… Expand

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Dr-HooshangDec 1, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's the fact which everybody knows and you don't? this is the most interesting element in this movie. The screenplay let you or in better word make you to investigate truth and to suspect anybody in the story.
But after you know truth story is no more interesting. It could be more exciting if the story had a complex ending.
At the end Bardem did his best as always.… Expand

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John935May 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have mixed feelings about this movie. Story about teen girl who disappears but it's way more interested in how her family reacts. It's over 2 hours. To the extent that I liked it, it was for the wrong reasons: How bad can it be to watch Penelope Cruz & Javier Bardem (married to each other in real life) for 2 hours? Answer: Ok, not bad, really. Did I end up caring about the story? Well, no. So, mixed feelings....… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 14, 2021

Stays far from the best that I've seen of Asghar Farhadi, but still, for a director like him, even by saying that, the film already has enough talent to spare.

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bataguilaJul 23, 2019

Muy buena, te mantiene todo el tiempo pensando "QUIEN FUE?", la historia poco larga, pero muy redonda. Terminas analizando tu árbol genealógico, y reflexionando "lo q hace la sangre a su sangre por su sangre". El director es un genio, tieneMuy buena, te mantiene todo el tiempo pensando "QUIEN FUE?", la historia poco larga, pero muy redonda. Terminas analizando tu árbol genealógico, y reflexionando "lo q hace la sangre a su sangre por su sangre". El director es un genio, tiene una peli magnifica (A Separation).… Expand

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MasadaOct 20, 2019

I like foreign movies that take place in a small village, it gives a good view of how life must be like there. Combine that with some strong acting and writing, you get a family crime drama that pulls the story from the deep drama a bigI like foreign movies that take place in a small village, it gives a good view of how life must be like there. Combine that with some strong acting and writing, you get a family crime drama that pulls the story from the deep drama a big family can contain within the confines of such a small space. It's a good flick if you're into intrigue, mystery and eye-to-eye calling each other out on all the **** A bit misguided with camera work, imo, but a well-brought movie that'll keep you guessing until the reveal.… Expand

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