Review of Osama (2004) by Robert M — 23 Mar 2009

Probably the most RESPECTABLE film I've ever seen.

This review of Osama (2004) was written by Robert M on 23 Mar 2009.

Osama has generally received very positive reviews.

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Succeeds where Kandahar doesn't in depicting the plight of women in Afghanistan under the rule of the Taliban…

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By Carina K (17) on 05 Sep 2009

Great film. The ending is a little weak, but it's hard to end a story like that without turning it into fictitious Hollywood…

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By Vildan O (8) on 05 Nov 2008

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By Ivan R (121) on 18 Nov 2008

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By Benjamin Y (28) on 05 Oct 2009

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Incredible story of a young girl disguised as a boy to fight a law forbidding women to travel, walk or go outside alone without the company…

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By Mikael K (415) on 17 Nov 2008

A compelling story about the horrible situation women were in during the Taleban rule on Afganistan, Osama is very beautifully shot and directed…

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By Neal V (3) on 07 Feb 2011

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. Don't be turned off by the title. I will remember it for the rest of my life…

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By Alysia V (200) on 03 Feb 2009

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