The Color of Paradise
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Movie Reviews of The Color of Paradise
Movie Review: Simply Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a film not for everyone, only for those who have a profound love of film. The story is a simple one. A blind boy who reaches out to touch the world that he cannot see. His self-pitying father, who has forgotten how to love. This film moves at a calm pace. Allowing us to feel for the boy by viewing his everyday actions. At one of the film's most moving moments the boy voices his frustrations to a blind carpenter(to which he is momentarily entrusted.)But it is the film's ending, which makes it a masterpiece. Both happy and sad, poignant and powerful. A film that is a triumph.Movie Review: Fear and Faith
Summary: 5 Stars
First I was entranced by the sights and sounds - it reminded me of the Scent of Green Papaya. And the boy soon stole my heart. When he cries out, asking how God could have made him blind so he could not see Him, he spoke for all of us I think. And even though his father seemed cruel at first, I could not hate him: I also know what it feels like to love someone and at the same time not know how you are going to take care of them, and to not be able to believe that you will be taken care of. His father could not see God either, even though he had eyes.Movie Review: Dragged in . . . dragged away
Summary: 5 Stars
When I was invited to see this film, I was absolutely certain I wouldn't like it. Within minutes I was completely hooked. I can't say enough good about this film and would recommend it to anyone. Aside from its moving story, it has the advantage of bringing to western audiences a perception of real people in Iran, far removed from the political scenes that wallpaper our imagination when we think of this problematic country in our daily news -- real people, real children, real families, and not a single moment of propaganda. Outstanding.Movie Review: Original title in Farsi: The Color Of God
Summary: 5 Stars
A very beautiful and powerful film. This is one of those rare films that draws you in and doesn't let go until long after the end credits have rolled. And what an ending!The film has many religious references which might be missed by some viewers. For example, moments before the old lady dies her face displays a serene smile which is a depiction of the Koran's "tranquil soul" that complacently ascends to heaven. Also, take note that according to Islamic beliefs God is an entity that emits light.
Movie Review: What a performance...
Summary: 5 Stars
Many of the reviews here have already addressed many of the sentiments I had about this film and the beautiful manner in which it was filmed, so I won't comment further on those issues...My only add on was a personal comment that while watching the scene at the pond, I found tears running uncontrollably from my eyes...It is very rare for me to experience so much emotion from any film, so my reaction is certainly a wonderful testament to what a gloriously touching movie has been created here...