Silent Water
First Run Features | Release Date: October 8, 2004 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
64
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
7
Mixed:
3
Negative:
0
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75
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Stirring on religious and humanitarian levels, and very timely notwithstanding its 1979 setting. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Has relevance in the world as we now know it. Read full review
75
Miami HeraldMarta Barber
But by the time you understand the meaning of its title, Sabiha Sumar's film has delivered an emotional punch. Read full review
70
Village VoiceJoshua Land
Sumar's debut feature could scarcely be more relevant to Pakistan's present, or, given this country's history of backing such repressive regimes, to ours. Read full review
70
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
Converts relevant contemporary history into intimate personal drama. Read full review
70
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
It highlights a still shadowy moment in the creation of Pakistan that saw the abduction of nearly 100,000 Sikh and Muslim women in both India and Pakistan. Read full review
63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam Lacey
The fact that these atrocities are not well known in the West is a good reason for this film to exist. Read full review
60
The New York TimesA.O. Scott
Silent Waters is several different movies, and most of them feel negligible and meandering, until the film finally packs a wallop. Read full review
50
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
The provocative issues of Silent Waters are unfortunately undercut by schematic plotting and one-dimensional characterizations, but the forcefulness of its message makes it a rewarding cinematic experience. Read full review
50
VarietyDerek Elley
Worthy intentions are drowned by schematic scripting and only OK direction in Silent Waters, an achingly PC drama on how Islamic fundamentalism wrecks families and oppresses women. Read full review
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