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  Written December 27, 2007

  A Must See!!!

  by Dutchmazz

  Great story, great animation, wonderful voice acting, even great subtitles!
  This film will pull you in and never let you go. If you read the book this film is definitely a bonus, but you don't have to read the book to get the movie. This film is not playing in many theaters, so if it's playing in your area you must see this film!

  • 15 out of 22 found this review helpful.
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  Written December 27, 2007

  fascinating

  by chrysanna

  I don't like seeing movies more than ones, it rarely happens and it happened for this movie. I have seen it twice already and want to see it again. Besides its content is very impressive and the way it tells the story is pretty accurate, the art of the movie itself is spellbinding. I laughed and cried at the same time throughout the movie. Very real, so close to the heart. Don't let the fact that the movie is black and white animation in most part prevents you to go, give it a chance, you won't regret.

  • 15 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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  Written February 10, 2008

  An animated female character more alive than most real female characters

  by Igotothemoviesalot

  Spanning from the late 70s through the early 90s, Persepolis is mostly the story of the Iranian Islamic Revolution seen through the eyes of an young Iranian woman. Almost autobiographical, at times funny and poignant, the movie has the most powerful scenes you'll even see in animation. It has a fascinating plot and strong female characters doing battle with the revolution's imposed moral code, especially our heroine who likes western clothes and music. Peppered with political statements about right and wrong, it will leave an indelible desire to fight and be true to yourself.

  • 9 out of 12 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 17, 2008

  Persepolis - A rare gem

  by movie-enthusiast

  Persepolis is an animated French film about a girl's life in Iran (and France) during the upheaval of government and war. It starts with the overthrow of the dictatorship and how her and her families' lives are affected by the war/aftermath that follows. It is an excellent movie in topic and style. There is a wonderful sense of humor in it that makes a movie of this somber topic very enjoyable. It is all in French and subtitled in English. I have seen only a few French/subtitled movies, but if you enjoyed Amelie with Audrey Tatou ([BLOCKED WEBSITE] and you are interested in the history of our time, you will surely love this film. 5/5 stars!

  • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 4, 2008

  Persepolis

  by Monkey gators

  This movie was great. It lost a little in the translation from the graphic novel, but this is a common situation with books that are made into movies. Overall, the main ideas, feelings and themes were captures in a meaningful way. I loved the animation style and loved the story of this young girls life and experience in claiming and becoming who she it. Everyone should see this movie to understand more about Iran.

  • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 30, 2008

  Delightful

  by berriesmama

  Peresepolis, the movie version of the autobiographical book is a complete delight. How can you not love Marijan the main character as she grows up beneath the shadow of the horror of war and revolution in Iran -- yet she remains a complete character -- enjoying Western music and being an all out girl under her head scarf. This is a must see.

  • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written January 31, 2008

  Persepolis -- Good and Interesting

  by dcmoviewatcher

  An excellent movie that provides a nuanced of life in Iran. Very innovative use of animation.

  • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 11, 2008

  Persepolis

  by mxgilbert2

  Powerful, nuanced political/cultural message. Deeply moving.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written January 21, 2008

  Persepolis

  by Cartooneur

  An engaging story. It gave insight about what happened during the war in Iran. Particually from the point of view of people who had to live through it.
  
  I particulaly enjoyed the female point of view of being muslim as religious ferver tighens on their freedoms.
  
  We need more women who can draw cartoons/graphic novels that can allow us to see the woman's perspective of political & social events.
  

  • 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written March 10, 2008

  Go see Persepolis

  by Scots_Tigger

  This movie was very heartwarming and full of laughter, but with an always perceived fear of the unknown future of their country and their lives. The grandmother was priceless. I would highly recommend this movie to anyone.

  • 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 28, 2008

  No CG!

  by ninthgirl

  This is so interesting, funny and timely.

  • 10 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  Written February 5, 2008

  Eye of the Tiger

  by BBBannister

  I went with a friend who is a die hard fan of the books (graphic novels). I have never read them, but we both enjoyed this movie. It's funny, sad, heartfelt, interesting, and French. I thought the animation was very well done, and it was very interesting to think of things on the other side of the coin, instead of the American view of how things were/are over in Iran.
  
  According to my friend there are a couple things that would make more sense if you had read the books, but it is not required to enjoy this movie.
  
  I give it 3 out 5

  • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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• Must Go!
  Written February 4, 2008

  Persepolis

  by bp2

  As good as, if not better than the book!

  • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written February 24, 2008

  Excellent, excellent, excellent

  by bis003

  Powerful film. Love that a message of determination, identity, strength, and major loss could be depicted in a short, cartoon, manner. Very different from most cartoon movies where the heroine locates her identity after meeting a male. This film depicts a "truer" sense of teenage/young adult romantic relationships while teaching some fun skills (including a MAJOR reason why learning anger management skills is important...). What made the film even more enjoyable is that the main character, Marjane, is able to go through all of this emotional turmoil while keeping her sense of humor and learning what it really means to be "true to herself."

  • 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  Written January 19, 2008

  Transporting and Instructive

  by avckc

  Engaging story of a spirited girl growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. We see a country going through violent suppression through the eyes of a girl whose parents know that, while her spirit may survive such suppression, she would not. The movie affirms that we in free societies may tend to take freedom for granted, and this reminds us not to. Simple but beautiful animation takes us intimately into the girl's mind, making this a very sympathic experience. Very funny, very sad, and instructive about contemporary Iranian history. In French with subtitles.

  • 12 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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