Review of Incendies (2010) by Norman D — 09 Jun 2012

Charles Dickens' was the master of coincidences that seemed impossible yet altogether credible in his hands. The best ever, until this mesmerizing French Canadian film came along. I will say very little else about the plot because it is described elsewhere and, more important, it is essential for the full and wrenching appreciation of this story to know nothing when you go to watch it.

I repeat: if you haven't already, do NOT read anything else about this, just go see or rent it first And prepare for some sleepless nights to follow. I have not seen the film that won the Oscar for Foreign Language film against Incendies, but look forward to seeing it yet skeptical that it could be more powerful than this.