Monsieur Ibrahim
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: December 5, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
60
The New RepublicStanley Kauffmann
At least we have the chance to see Sharif again, with our memory of the sun behind him, even though this film is not much more than a sweetmeat--Turkish delight. Read full review
60
Dallas ObserverMelissa Levine
By the end, Monsieur Ibrahim's determination to be lighthearted in the face of tragedy is a little wearying. Read full review
50
L.A. WeeklyElla Taylor
Excusez-moi, but I'd rather see Omar Sharif punching out croupiers in a casino than dispensing comfort and joy in this sugared-up tale. Read full review
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
While the story is sentimental, heartfelt acting makes its impact less manipulative. Read full review
40
Film ThreatPhil Hall
Maybe someday an enterprising filmmaker will make a film about this forgotten chapter in Muslim-Jewish relations. It would be a lot more compelling and memorable than the nonsense in Monsieur Ibrahim. Read full review
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