Paradise Now
Warner Independent Pictures (WIP) | Release Date: October 28, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
71
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 32 Critic Reviews
Positive:
27
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
VarietyDerek Elley
Handsomely shot in widescreen, mostly on actual West Bank locations, and well-played by the cast, pic lays out the issues in an accessible but rather too over-correct way, seemingly eager to please all parties at the expense of real passion. Read full review
60
Dallas ObserverLuke Y. Thompson
Some won't appreciate the mix of tones, but none of the humor cheapens the film's final blow, nor is it designed to condone terrorism in any way. Read full review
60
EmpireStaff (Not credited)
There are effective moments of dark humour. Read full review
50
Chicago ReaderJonathan Rosenbaum
Watchable but not very illuminating. Read full review
40
Film ThreatPhil Hall
Filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad, who helmed the excellent "Rana's Wedding," missed the boat on this one. He may have hoped to give a human voice to the suicide bombers, but instead he gave them a misfired movie. Read full review
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