Review of A Prophet (2009) by Film_Fanatic_15 — 23 Nov 2010
What is really great about this movie, is the simplicity of it. An Arabian man who is sentenced to six years in prison soon is confronted by a Corsican gang who gives him several tasks to do, soon becoming a ruthless gang member, and he can't even read or write.
There is this sense of immense greatness toward Malik who is only 19 years old and seems like the only nice guy who won't shoot an inmate. And the Corsican gang seems to be his only refuge, even if he doesn't like it.
The plot is simply told, not through verbal communication, but in several instances where the filmakers step you outside the movie and try to tell you, "This is Malik now." He soon becomes productive, and ruthless.
He slowly rebuilds his life. A perfect crime drama that has things anybody could ask for in one.
This review of A Prophet (2009) was written by Film_Fanatic_15 on 23 Nov 2010.
A Prophet has generally received very positive reviews.
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