Review of Caramel (2007) by Aras G — 16 Apr 2008
Finally! a "chick flick" with brains: daily lives of 5 Lebanese women living in Beirut. However, these could happen in any.
Western country as well, albeit with different concerns. The women here have real concerns, are full of life. Great to see young talent from a country with deep roots in cinema and television which is fairly obscure to many.
Western viewers. Ms. Labaki is not only a great looking woman but also is very talented director. Nice to see a chick flick that touches on serious issues beyond Prada and other fashion brandnames--traditional.
Middle Eastern family values vs. modern Western lifestyles, single-parenthood,.
Romance regardless of age, romance between a married man with lovely wife and.
Child and a woman who risks a lot due to her fatalistic curiosity, romance.
Between an unmarried but deflowered woman and a hot tempered suitor form a very.
Conservative family, all this topped with a beautiful, sensual photography.
Great movie for a rainy day.
This review of Caramel (2007) was written by Aras G on 16 Apr 2008.
Caramel has generally received positive reviews.
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