Review of The Past (2013) by Joe Morgenstern for Wall Street Journal — 19 Dec 2013
The Past plays out within narrower bounds than "A Separation," and often at lower velocity — a few moments feel almost Chekhovian. Yet the film is commanding in its own right, another exploration of a volatile situation — an estranged husband returning from Iran when his wife requests a divorce — in which flashes of insight or understanding lead to new mysteries.
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This review of The Past (2013) was written by Joe Morgenstern and published by Wall Street Journal on 19 Dec 2013.
The Past has generally received very positive reviews.
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