The Beautiful City
Release Date: March 15, 2006 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
69
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Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
2
Negative:
0
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TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
While touching on subjects as serious and diverse as capital punishment, the devaluation of women in Iran and the true Islamic concept of forgiveness, this powerful melodrama from the Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi is anything but a message movie. Read full review
75
New York PostV.A. Musetto
Excellent performances are given by all, with Alidoosti, who has the face of an angel, once again a wonder. Read full review
75
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
Like most Iranian films, it's a shaggy-dog story that builds so slowly you don't see the quietly shattering climax coming. Read full review
70
VarietyRonnie Scheib
Fascinating glimpse into wholly different body of laws, engrossingly evolving script and standout performances. Read full review
70
The New York TimesLaura Kern
Only inconsistent pacing and a few minor contrivances that develop late in the film dull its otherwise quietly effective dramatic impact. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterFrank Scheck
Well acted and smartly written, the film is an eye-opening sociological portrait that also manages to be a compelling human drama. Read full review
60
Chicago ReaderJoshua Katzman
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi follows up his stunning debut feature "Dancing in the Dust" (2003) with this melancholy drama about the aftermath of a senseless murder. Read full review
60
Village VoiceJoshua Land
At times resembling an Iranian "Dead Man Walking," Beautiful City goes out of its way to give each character a fair shake-a few patriarchal rages notwithstanding, even the vengeful father is treated sympathetically. But the script, overly laden with red herrings, forces its characters into some improbable dilemmas. Read full review
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