Fireworks Wednesday (2006)

Grasshopper Film | Release Date: March 16, 2016

8.2	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 46 Ratings

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Brent_MarchantApr 29, 2016

A mildly intriguing look at marital life and strife told largely from an outside observer's perspective. While the story is capably handled and deftly told, however, I must also admit that there's not a lot here that's especially innovative,A mildly intriguing look at marital life and strife told largely from an outside observer's perspective. While the story is capably handled and deftly told, however, I must also admit that there's not a lot here that's especially innovative, masterful or captivating. The sometimes-melodramatic narrative, with its allusions to infidelity and relationship discord, may be daring by Iranian audience standards, but it's hardly the stuff of groundbreaking material in the world of cinema at large. Also, its less-than-subtle metaphors grow a bit too obvious as the movie progresses. All in all, "Fireworks Wednesday" makes for a nice matinee offering but not a landmark work in the annals of filmmaking.… Expand

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Ali_MarashianJun 21, 2017

I loved this movie, but there's something to that. You can feel the brain put into it, the attention to details, the strong storytelling, those flawless performances, gut wrenching and nerve-racking sequences. A Separation may still be myI loved this movie, but there's something to that. You can feel the brain put into it, the attention to details, the strong storytelling, those flawless performances, gut wrenching and nerve-racking sequences. A Separation may still be my favorite Farhadi movie but I'm not sure if I like this more or About Elly. I could feel Kieslowski's spirit in the ending of the movie (it reminded my three colors blue) and of course you wouldn't be surprised to find out Asghar Farhadi likes Agatha Christie. Superb movie, I definitely recommend it.… Expand

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