The Stoning of Soraya M.

Name: The Stoning of Soraya M.
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: June 26, 2009
Duration: 114 min
Rating: 50
Cast: James Caviezel, Mozhan Marnò, Shohreh Aghdashloo

2009

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Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment | Release Date: June 26, 2009 | R

Starring: James Caviezel, Mozhan Marnò, Shohreh Aghdashloo

Summary: Academy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo and 'The Passion of the Christ' star Jim Caviezel star in this vital and enlightening story of one woman's persecution at the hands of religious extremists. Based on a powerful true story, the film has been hailed by audiences and critics worldwide including at the 2008 Toronto International FilmAcademy Award nominee Shohreh Aghdashloo and 'The Passion of the Christ' star Jim Caviezel star in this vital and enlightening story of one woman's persecution at the hands of religious extremists. Based on a powerful true story, the film has been hailed by audiences and critics worldwide including at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. (Roadside Attractions)… Expand

Director: Cyrus Nowrasteh

Genre(s): Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 114 min

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Kevin Thomas

The Stoning of Soraya M. goes well beyond its angry didacticism and its specific indictment of men's oppression of women to achieve the impact of a Greek tragedy through its masterful grasp of suspense and group psychology, and some superb acting. Read full review

Claudia Puig

A timely story, given the political upheaval in Iran, it is emotionally explosive. It also is profoundly compelling. Read full review

Roger Ebert

The Stoning of Soraya M.”has such a powerful stoning sequence that I recommend it if only for its brutal ideological message. That the pitiful death of Soraya is followed by a false Hollywood upbeat ending involving tape recordings and silliness about a car that won't start is simply shameful. Nowrasteh, born in Colorado, attended the USC Film School. Is that what they teach there? Read full review

Stephen Cole

Though The Stoning of Soraya M.'s heart is in the right place, its head is lost in storm clouds of anger. Read full review

Vadim Rizov

This is basically self-congratulatory fare for people who feel more "politically conscious" when reminded that women in the Islamic world can have it rough. Right now, you're better off just watching the news. Read full review

V.A. Musetto

It also gives another black eye to Iranian fundamentalists. It is most unfortunate, then, that the film isn't better. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

A classic case of preaching to the choir, since it’s doubtful the film will reach many of the minds that need changing. Read full review

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claral

Jul 1, 2009

I think it's a very good movie... everyone must see it.. I can't believe this things happens nowadays..!!! Someone has to defend those woman's lives !

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Kimley

Jun 28, 2009

It was very disturbing. Very thought-provoking. I wanted to yell out in the theatre, "And these are the kinds of people that Obama wants to negotiate and chat with!"

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MovieGoer14

Jul 27, 2013

It is riveting, moving and extremely powerful. This is a movie you need to see. The Stoning of Soraya M. is packed with extremely moving and powerful story, with truthful acting and graphic violence that has a reason to be there, because if you cut off some of the violence, if you didn't seeIt is riveting, moving and extremely powerful. This is a movie you need to see. The Stoning of Soraya M. is packed with extremely moving and powerful story, with truthful acting and graphic violence that has a reason to be there, because if you cut off some of the violence, if you didn't see it happen, you will say it never happened. It is a movie with a real hero, because think about how many heroes we have now, not many. The story is amazing, the directing is wise and the movie overall is one of a kind.… Expand

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GadiRR

Jul 9, 2009

Inspirational movie! Must see it! let the movie open your eyes and heart!

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MacarenaA.

Jul 20, 2009

If you want to see what is going on around the world and injustice that many people around the world are going through watch this movie!!!

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josephineg

Jul 2, 2009

This film breaks my heart and uplifts my soul simultaneously. It takes the exposure of the death of an innocent woman to strike fear in the hearts of the men who persecuted her. It's their own fear of being found out, not the remorse for the sinful crime they've committed, that This film breaks my heart and uplifts my soul simultaneously. It takes the exposure of the death of an innocent woman to strike fear in the hearts of the men who persecuted her. It's their own fear of being found out, not the remorse for the sinful crime they've committed, that makes a few of them reevaluate what they've done. There are moments in the film where the characters can hault the stoning of Soraya but they choose not to. It is not just Soraya's death but the men's choice to do evil when they could do good that incites anger into the viewer. It is scary to know that there are cultures who still practice injustice in the name of their God and of their self-made laws. Definitely see this film. It is culturally significant and incredibly important given what is going on in Iran today. Instead of turning away from what we know if going on, turn towards the heartbreaking performances of the actors who deserve Oscars for their roles in this film.… Expand

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Timmiiii

Apr 29, 2015

I gave up watching the movie after half an hour. It is probably a good movie, but the editing is the work of a hopeless amateur. The cutting between camera angles and pov´s are faster than a Skrillex video, which is confusing and frustrating when the scene is a supposed to be slow, painfulI gave up watching the movie after half an hour. It is probably a good movie, but the editing is the work of a hopeless amateur. The cutting between camera angles and pov´s are faster than a Skrillex video, which is confusing and frustrating when the scene is a supposed to be slow, painful and full of dispair.

Better editing could have saved this movie.… Expand

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