Review of Paradise Now (2005) by Brandon S — 26 Nov 2007
Its unwavering reverence for the rather sensitive subject matter is admirable and supremely-well crafted. It also steadfastly refuses to cater or pander to any one point of view while never making the mistake of being heavy-handed.
Most of the performances aren't particularly memorable, and the woman who plays Said's "love interest" seems a little too self-righteous and obvious in her beliefs for such an otherwise subtle movie.
The man who plays Said, though, is riveting in a performance that is remarkable in its unpredictability and quiet underlying psychological tension. One of those rare widely known movies that doesn't give us blowing up crap and long lectures on whether or not suicide bombing is wrong.
It is a film that never once feels melodramatic or manipulative, but snares us in and wows us with its delicate portrayal of a couple of bombers. An excellent film, one that shouldn't be missed.
This review of Paradise Now (2005) was written by Brandon S on 26 Nov 2007.
Paradise Now has generally received very positive reviews.
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