Shéhérazade
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): May 10, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0
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80
The New York TimesHelen T. VerongosMay 10, 2019
It’s rare that a director’s first feature film, accomplished with an ensemble of nonprofessional actors, proves to be as quietly powerful as Jean-Bernard Marlin’s simple but lyrical “Shéhérazade.” Read full review
70
VarietyMark KeizerJun 6, 2019
Shooting in a color-streaked vérité style and coaxing terrific performances from his non-pro cast, Marlin clearly has a promising future ahead. What keeps Shéhérazade from ranking higher in the pantheon of streetwise French crime dramas is the story’s overall familiarity. Read full review
70
Film ThreatAlan NgMay 9, 2019
On the pages of the script, it could come across as forced, but thanks to good direction, editing, and the performances by Robert and Fortas this love story works. Read full review
70
Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleMay 9, 2019
Shéhérazade wins us over with what we love about love: its strength in even the direst of circumstances. Read full review
60
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungMay 9, 2019
The gritty environment and the non-pro cast are convincingly directed by Marlin, a native of Marseille, particularly in the pic's stronger second half. Read full review
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