A SeparationMovie Reviews

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    Written March 4, 2012

    A++ But Tough to Watch

    by William Kent

    This movie deserved its Academy Award. Engrossing and emotionally honest, exceptional acting and production, but the emotions are so strong it is tough to watch. It is not popcorn entertainment, but more akin to reading a classic piece of tragic literature.

    I strongly recommend it, but not for casual fun. Go early and have dinner afterward to discuss it and allow yourself time to decompress.

    As a lawyer I found the courtroom and police department scenes fascinating - no lawyers in evidence but the legal and police processes seemed to work far better than the equivalent proceedings in the USA. The legal process seemed much more humane and civilized. In the United States our court system has taken on the appearance of due process while having lost the substance long ago, like so much in our society today, there is a cognitive dissonance between what we say and what we do, between reality and words. We could learn from Iran apparently in this respect.

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    Written January 22, 2012

    It's all in the details

    by kldavis

    I read an interview with the movie's creator before I read a review or saw the movie.I'm glad I did. He emphasized how subtle messages must be to make it past the censors, which changed how I watched the movie. Usually I go for the big picture. This story is all about the details.The bird's eye view it offers into the Iranian legal process, and that it ends up catching everyone involved in bending the truth, makes the story unfold like a mystery. It's fascinating. I'd see it again.

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    Written February 29, 2012

    So Far and Yet So Near

    by red carpet moviequeen

    A Separation provides the viewer with up close insight to a society seldom seen except through the distant lens of the media. At the same time it dwells on universal issues of family, loyalties, truths and half truths, religion and justice. One cannot help but feel that the film makers were using the family situations and characters as complex metaphors for the political and religious schisms in contemporary Iran. This is a moving and gripping film on so many levels and well deserves the accolades which it has received.

    • 19 out of 31 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 22, 2012

    A revelation

    by williekiss

    What a fabulous movie. So many aspects of life are touched on.The acting is superb and it's fascinating to see normal middle-class life in Iran. There are no good guys or bad guys and anything and everything seem possible. Lots to think about.

    • 20 out of 33 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 5, 2012

    A Separation

    by jagjaxon

    Great film! You will be thinking and talking about it for some time. It provides a good look at two couples in Iran and how husbands and wives interact in that society. The main premise my husband and I discussed was who really was at fault in the mess that ensued. Were the children and the grandfather the only innocents?

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    Written January 12, 2012

    An interesting story..

    by frascati

    Acting was superb, the story interesting. Was not impressed by the directing of the movie, but altogether it is a movie to see.

    • 23 out of 40 found this review helpful.
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    Written January 25, 2012

    Should have been a Best Picture nominee!

    by jdowney3

    This is a superbly crafted drama, showing life in great complexity--that's it's very complicated. Never mind that it's Iranian with subtitles; it is simply a great movie.

    • 18 out of 31 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written February 20, 2012

    Independent Films are over rated

    by TheMunce

    This was an entertaining movie but not even close to being a good movie. I am tired of independent film writers being lazy by not ending their movie and instead just leaving the audience hanging. Christopher Nolan understands how to do that and he brilliantly used that technique in INCEPTION. I have seen a string of independent films that have left the ending open and its tiring. There have been some outstanding independent films lately (INCENDIES) but I am tired of people thinking if it is shown in an indy theater it must be "BEST PICTURE" quality. Get off your high horse.

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    Written January 9, 2012

    This really was an excellent movie...

    by donmontalvo

    ...aside from prestine acting, and photography, the story was awesome. Recommending this to everyone I know.

    Don Montalvo, TX

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    Written February 4, 2012

    Good story .. good acting ,,, good director

    by sravandi

    The only thing , I can say , Its just a open window to see the other world culture , life , family ,... The acting were good and also director was worked well.

    • 16 out of 28 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 17, 2012

    Get rid of the lawyers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    by user7744

    What a great incite in to the Iranian culture.
    This is a riveting movie with a very non-Hollywood plot and great non-Hollywood acting.
    But the best part is the judicial system of Iran. Just watch how simple it is.
    Love it. Let's get rid of the lawyers and go back to the basic system. Iranian system rocks!!!!!!!

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 16, 2012

    A Separation, A wonderful film, The best I have seen in years

    by rwflorida

    A movie so well made I cannot believe that it was not really happening. The actors were amazing. A must see movie. You get so involved with the movie you think you were there with them.

    • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 6, 2012

    A Separation

    by Gpek727

    Very finely acted, directed, and photographed. I was engaged from the beginning. The themes run deeply and need some examining over conversation after the film, especially if you are not Iranian. Out of five stars, I rate it 4 stars.

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    Written March 31, 2012

    Amazing

    by jonmccullough

    Few movies deserve such praise. This is a must see and one I will take all my friends to. I will see it again and again to make sure more see this amazing film. So glad I got to see it. It is heavy. But, takes you to another place and culture while reminding us all that we are all just human.

    • 9 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 5, 2012

    A Separation

    by dmar3377

    Superb acting. Very realistic story line. Thought provoking on many levels and really leaves the audience with a lot to think about and great discussion material. Would recommend for anyone over the age of 12, universal appeal, not just to the Persian culture. Will purchase this movie and watch it with my teenage daughter, my Persian husband and non-persian friends, I am American with Persian husband and saw this movie with my college aged son and friends We all thought it was excellent movie! Also for those non-fluent in farsi (which would include me) the subtitles in English are easy and concise and not a problem to keep up with the farsi dialoge.

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