Paradise Now
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Movie Reviews of Paradise Now
Movie Review: Paradise Now
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the only films to examine the phenomenon of suicide terror through the eyes of its perpetrators, Abu-Assad's intelligent, nail-biting drama generated heated controversy when it debuted in 2005. While the film dramatizes the murderous mindset of professional terrorists, it also provides insight into the psychology of those who murder not out of religious fanaticism, but rather a sense of futility and aggrieved humiliation. Taut pacing, agile direction, and great performances by Nashef, Suliman, and Lubna Azabal (as Said's friend and love interest, Suha, the lone voice of reason) made "Paradise" an Oscar contender.Movie Review: Great Movie That Is Fair and Promotes Peace
Summary: 5 Stars
As to the previous reviewer: you should not attack a film you have not seen...
In reality this movie does not glorify or demonize the two main characters. The central message of the movie is one of peace as transmitted through the only glorified character in the movie: the rational Suha who only wants peace. The film accurately depicts the state of utter desolation and poverty that Palestinians are living in today. I believe the movie is a great device whose purpose is to give the world another viewpoint on the psychology of many Palestinians and why suicide bombers exist at all.
Movie Review: A Must See For The Entire World
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is the absolute best at showing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the Palestinian point of view. Once you start this movie, you will NOT be able to stop it until the bitter end.
The story is about two friends who are part of an extremist group. The plan is for them to become suicide bombers on a mission to Tel Aviv. But things go awry. That is all I need to say because to say anymore would give away a plot that is worthy of Hitchcock (in my humble opinion).
Do whatever it takes to see this movie. It will be 91 minutes well spent!
Movie Review: Political and Tragic
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie brings two very believable characters for the western audiences. The movie has its propaganda aspects to it, but even if one can see beyond the propagandas (and hopefully everyone does), the movie still tells a tragic story of two friends whose life is about to change forever. I just want to emphasize again how believable and relatable the two main characters are despite this being a propaganda movie. It delievers a completely foreign dilemma and translates it very well, and if that's not a masterpiece, I don't know what is.Movie Review: Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was incredible. If you have enough mental capacity to multi-task then this movie will grip you. It shows how the lives of Palestinians are controlled by the ideas set forth by the nation of Israel and the countries that support it. I'm all for Jewish right, but this shows how the lives of the people in the area have been affected and to what extent they go for their own rights. It shows how family and relationships and friendships all effect our outcomes and decisions. An absolutely wonderful movie.