Review of The Algerian (2014) by Joshua J — 08 Jun 2016

I have to agree with the 90% audience score that THE ALGERIAN has achieved. Audiences and film festival judges can't be wrong: a film that has won 19 awards at international film festivals on two continents, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Original Music, Best Stunts, Best Sound Design and an Audience Choice Award, a Best Thriller Award, and the prestigious RIIFF International Vision Award, must be a special film worth seeing.

U.S. press outlets seem to agree: "Definitely worth seeing" (Washington Times, David Keene), "An inspiring and gripping film" (Huffington Post, Bob Cesca), "Zelko's directing is outstanding" (Shine On Hollywood Magazine, Alvaro Gutierrez), "The Algerian's message is noble" (Arab American News, Hassan Khalifeh), "A compelling and well acted international political thriller" (Independent Film Quarterly, Briege McGarrity), "A compelling character piece.

..Love wins out in this escalating thriller and a twist ending will keep you guessing." (The Forum/Link Newspaper, Steve Coats). I find it odd that all these positive critical reviews from the press have not been added to the "FRESH" section of this site, while the only 2 critical reviews set forth here (both rotten) were added by two "journalists" on the exact same day, which is an odd coincidence of timing, to say the least.

It would seem that these two film critics may have a political agenda, which is actually wonderful to see: any film that can touch a person's mind and make them grapple with their dogma is a true work of art.

Bravo.