Review of Cairo Time (2009) by Sinem S — 16 May 2010

Stunning escape to Orient, what else to say...

This review of Cairo Time (2009) was written by Sinem S on 16 May 2010.

Cairo Time has generally received positive reviews.

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By Helena M (211) on 01 Aug 2011

Patricia Clarkson managed to convey the most annoyingly vacuous character of late. Was that the script or Clarkson…

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By Jiana W (301) on 14 Jun 2011

Not much happened in this but the locale is beautiful. It was interesting and rare to see a film set in Cairo, Egypt…

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By Jose B (83) on 02 May 2011

An elusive adult romance packed with charm, and a pictoresque portrait of Cairo make this a worthwhile watching experience…

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By Melissa H (548) on 04 Jan 2014

A meditative study of a woman's mid-life self discovery as she calmly roams around Cairo, more often than not escorted by a local man sent…

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By Cynthia S (730) on 31 Aug 2011

Gorgeous cinematography along with a story that slowly unfolds itself. simple and complex at the same time…

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By Saoirse M (31) on 16 Sep 2014

A cheesy story. The voice of Om kalthoum, and the beautiful scenery from all around Cairo evoke a sense of nostalgia…

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By Marilee A (711) on 01 Jun 2011

Cairo Time is simply a must see movie, state of mind…

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By Larry S (330) on 07 May 2012

While it might seem slow to some people, not much really happens, it's a breathtaking look at Cairo…

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By Ali K (177) on 31 Dec 2011

Slow, very slow. If it weren't for Patricia Clarkson it would have earned a solid 10%. High marks for scenery and political correctness…

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By Becky T (285) on 11 Dec 2015

Really well done slow drama. They depicted an American's experience in Egypt quite beautifully, really…

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