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Movie Reviews of The Bubble
Movie Review: Fantastic, thought provoking and important gay cinema
Summary: 5 Stars
As evidenced by the differences in some of the reviews posted here on Amazon, the subject matter of the film mirrors the tension and dissent of the political landscape it's told on. Some people love this movie and others are shocked and bothered by parts or the whole. It provokes such heated responses whichever side you fall on. I think this means the director's insight and point of view on the Arab/Israeli conflict, as seen through the eyes of two gay men from each side who unexpectedly fall in love, is a unique and important addition to gay cinema. Whether you think any or all of the film is plausible or not, the strength of the story carries you along as the two main characters meet, fall in love, and then struggle with the inevitable challenges of being from opposite sides of a centuries long struggle, in addition to being closeted about being gay. I learned, as others have noted here, that LGBT life in both the Palestinian territory, and a country like Israel, can be quite different from what we in North America and Western Europe have become used to (and take for granted sometimes) as the gay liberation movement soldiers on delivering rights and freedoms, leaps and bounds ahead of more traditional and conservative parts of the world. In the Middle East, this film makes clear that love (both gay and straight) is even more complicated when you live in a constantly volatile and unsettling place. The parallels between the tension and volatility of love, and it's mirror tension in politics, to me makes this an important story told well. As a film it is strong comment from a left leaning Israeli voice, and as an addition to queer cinema I think it will be regarded as a seminal story like some of the other films it has been compared to in the reviews posted (Brokeback Mountain, Boys in the Band, etc.,). I would highly recommend it as this story brings thought provoking and well crafted gay cinema one step forward, in my opinion.
Movie Review: The Best Gay Love Story
Summary: 5 Stars
The Israeli movie "The Bubble", a creation of director Eytan Fuchs/Fox and his screenplay-writer husband of 18 years, is a MUST SEE. I've had the DVD since August 2007, because I ordered the Region 2 (PAL) edition directly from Israel. I like it even more every time I watch it. In the film festival circuit, it has been getting standing ovations, and for good reason.
The film works well on a number of levels: It's a very touching gay love story, told without coyness or artifice. It's a very revealing glimpse into both sides of a conflict most of us only hear about on the news. It's a love letter to the modern, hedonistic city that is Tel Aviv. It's a portrait of a group of charming young friends who care deeply for each other, and who I found I really cared about too.
It's also a beautiful plea for peace. At times funny, sad, touching, and always thought-provoking, it's a movie that stays in your thoughts long after it's over.
I have to say I like it even more than "Brokeback Mountain" -- which had a number of aspects I did not like. Back in the days when I thought the Academy Awards actually meant anything, I might have hoped "The Bubble" would win Best Foreign Film. But now that it's clear that an Oscar has no real meaning as an award for true quality, I hope the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs will step in and fill the gap. But you must see this movie!
Movie Review: God Bless Struggling to Turn a Life into the Mutual Better
Summary: 5 Stars
Sometimes, multiculturalism brings about pearls unpredicted to even itself.
In a case of a free TV channel screening world movies, broadcating The Bubble, recent "Israel Cinema on SBS" program is a sure testimony to.
Playing in-between and with outsiders, broadminded Jewish-Palestinian males-female triangle is gradually shaped to a square of reality since a same gender attracted Arab-Palestinian had a game joint.
Sexy, clever, entertaining work embedded significant vital issues for a very survival of Israel the Jewish State in a surrounding environment of nationalistically religious bigotry of which murdering requires de-facto no causes to occur. The longer it lasted-the less victors remains but just victims of mutual tragedy of mistrust and hatred.
To a reviewer, in spite some tragic likeness to The Holy Land, a final considers optimistic ray for the future because martyr had taken his most precious non-relatives with him not relying on seventy two virgins promised in the heavens if even ones of various sexes and preferences.
God Bless Those Palestine's People-the Jews and the Arabs -who struggle to turn a life into the mutual better.
Movie Review: A haunting story of love and pain
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie achieves so much. At its core, it is a retelling of Romeo and Juliet. The two main characters come from opposite ends of their society and experience an especially forbidden love. The movie explores that love and its implications while providing a commentary on the harsh reality of modern life in Israel. The political and literal state of life in a war zone is on full display and shows the pain, fear and anger of all players. The director manages to reveal the underlying temperament of Arab and Israeli societies while clearly presenting the sometimes surrealistic denial of the nation's situation that one finds in the "island" of Tel Aviv. The title refers to that state of separation that Tel Aviv perpetuates but it also refers to the characters' suspension in a miasma of war. This is a great film as a love story, a gay love story, a snapshot of Israeli life, and as a commentary about the human heart and it's capacity for love and pain.Movie Review: The Bubble: A true piece of cinematic art
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a truly amazing film on so many levels. As a narrative, it is deeply poignant as you find yourself connecting with the characters in their joys, pains, frustrations, love and passions. As a love story between two gay men across conflicting borders, it raises political and moral questions of citizenship and the role of the State. As a representation of conflict in the Middle East, it paints a portrait of the human side of those caught in the mix of turmoil, those dreaming of a life of peace where they can simply be. These are the images we rarely see in mainstream news, but are strung together in a beautiful film that will make you think and it will draw out feelings and emotions from all ends of the spectrum. The Bubble is a blend of current events, politics, philosophy, excitement, sorrow, humor and wit, relationships, and much much more. This is a true piece of art.