Review of The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) by Arshad K — 26 Apr 2013
Riz Ahmed delivers a thrilling performance that just might get him finally noticed at the Oscars. Nair has built a complex tale and added to the novel- something not many directors are able to successfully pull off.
Her film may be seen as a few years too late by the Hollywood establishment, but to South Asians, Muslims or Pakistanis, this film is finally a beautiful redemption from the indignity they have suffered at the hands of 'the war on terror' and the US 'insecurity' apparatus.
This film is a small reprieve from the collective punishment that has been imposed on people with certain last names and nationalities. This film is a must-see.
This review of The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013) was written by Arshad K on 26 Apr 2013.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist has generally received positive reviews.
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