Reviews

This is my second time trying to watch it. First time couldn't go beyond the 1st episode, this time left in the middle of the 3rd. It is just boring. Apart from Haluk Bilginer, acting is almost amateur. Story; well, just not interested. I might go back to it again some time to understand all the hype about it, but today I'll just turn it off for the peace of mind.

My first time with this director, and didn't have any prior knowledge about his works. There probably were hundreds of allusions and hidden messages in the film, of which I couldn't get any. It was occassionally funny. Most of the scenes were pleasing to watch. And finally, I liked the musics.

I watched it several times as a kid, just re-watched it now. Still lots of fun, a good choice for an easy, light and fun film.

The films by Farhadi I've seen so far gave me frustration because of the lack of open and clear communication. I don't know if this is deliberate and the director is trying to tell us something about Iranian society but it reminds me cheesy Turkish soap operas where the enigma will be resolved instantly if people talked to each other patiently rather than raging or looking away. As a Turkish person who's never been to Iran yet, I find Iranian films fascinating even for the similar looks, customs, objects and life style we seem to share. But unfortunately I don't find it realistic that people don't talk or have a proper fight with each other although living/working together. Maybe I'm too naive though, I don't know...

If it's thought, it'll happen; and maybe they'll make fun of us and our simple imagination when they watch these films (:

One of the best series I've ever watched. Brilliant, thought-provoking, realistic. BUT the 5th season is a disaster. I watched 2,5 episodes; hoping for something good to come up, thinking it must be me who doesn't appreciate the genius but no, it's really a huge dissapointment!

Genuine story, great acting! I don't understand why it received a relatively low rating on this site. Watched it twice, sure will watch again and again. Beautiful shots capturing the art in a not necessarily charming environment and social class. And moreover, very funny at times. The relationship between siblings, parents, spouses, relavites and wider community reflected with success. Well done!

Couldn't get myself to watch the second half. Dialogues were dull, plot was not interesting, couldn't relate to any character or felt for any of them.