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The Bubble (2006) Reviews

The Bubble (2006)
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Director Eytan Fox bursts the idyllic bubble of cosmopolitan Tel Aviv with this thought-provoking meditation on cultural relations concerning a brooding Israeli reserve soldier who enters into a passionate same-sex affair with an intense Palestinian man. Noam (Ohad Knoller) shares his posh Tel Aviv apartment with progressive-minded twentysomething Lulu (Daniela Wircer) and flamboyant café owner Yali (Alon Friedman). It was during checkpoint duty that Noam first made the acquaintance of intense and handsome Palestinian Ashraf (Yousef "Joe" Sweid). Though their initial meeting was someone harried as Ashraf struggled to aid a woman who was forced to give birth at the roadside, a connection was formed and Ashraf soon comes knocking on Noam's door. In the weeks that follow, the pair embark on an intense love affair and the amiable Ashraf forms a fast bond with Lulu and Yali. But life in Tel Aviv couldn't be more different from life in nearby occupied Palestine, and as the reality of the violence that surrounds them slowly envelopes them, Noam and Ashraf find that their heated affair was doomed from the moment they locked eyes. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ohad Knoller, Yousef Sweid, (more)
Director(s):
Eytan Fox
Format(s):
DVD
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Nicholas W.

I saw this movie at the GLBT film festival last year. A friend told me he had an extra ticket, and I debated whether or not to go, finally deciding to see it. Most movies in this genre all seem the same to me - same story line, same actors, same ending, etc... It was refreshing to see one that actually dealt with other issues for once - race, religion, love, friendship, politics. The story line kept my attention the whole time. The movie felt genuine - not just another attempt at a story fluffed up by scenes of soft porn. Not to mention the perfectly-picked tracks on the soundtrack only added to one of the most reflective and though provoking movies I have seen. I feel as an American, we are so naive to what is actually going on politically in the world sometimes. This movie addresses that, and then throws in the challenges of being gay as well.

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Surendra B.

What a brilliant piece of movie magic this film is. In the same line as Yossi & Yagger. Its a tender love story told in the midst of war and voilence. As both loves try to find a place where they can just be. This movie will keep you to the edge of your seat until the explosive climatic finale. Definatly worth your time.

Yes   |   No


Robert R.

This is one of the best films I've seen from distributors, Strand Releasing. This film very openly and plainly covers multiple themes on the human experience and how it is affected by religious conflict in the Middle East. This film deals with intersecting, border life between Israelis and Palestinians. Set in Tel Aviv, we see the evolution of a cross-border gay romance, the coming out of a Palestinian young man to his sister, life in the gay fringe of the city of Tel Aviv, the impact of terrorist bombings, and some street level views of every day life in that situation. Its a thoughtfully composed movie with interesting stories and disturbing revelations.

Yes   |   No


Robert S.

great movie

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Jorge M.

I really enjoyed this movie. Touches lots of points.

Yes   |   No


Robert K.

Absolutely incredible. I tend to be wary of gay-themed flicks, so many of them are SO awful...but this movie was just amazing.

Yes   |   No


Christopher C.

I had high hopes for this film; in fact, all but the end was sophisticated and cosmopolitan, nay enjoyable. The end was disturbing, ill-educated, and stereotypical. What a major opportunity was lost in this film. For a film that tackled sensitive political issues, I was shocked by the painting-with-a-large-brush-stroke of all Palestinians at the end.

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    Nicholas W.

    I saw this movie at the GLBT film festival last year. A friend told me he had an extra ticket, and I debated whether or not to go, finally deciding to see it. Most movies in this genre all seem the same to me - same story line, same actors, same ending, etc... It was refreshing to see one that actually dealt with other issues for once - race, religion, love, friendship, politics. The story line kept my attention the whole time. The movie felt genuine - not just another attempt at a story fluffed up by scenes of soft porn. Not to mention the perfectly-picked tracks on the soundtrack only added to one of the most reflective and though provoking movies I have seen. I feel as an American, we are so naive to what is actually going on politically in the world sometimes. This movie addresses that, and then throws in the challenges of being gay as well.

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    Surendra B.

    What a brilliant piece of movie magic this film is. In the same line as Yossi & Yagger. Its a tender love story told in the midst of war and voilence. As both loves try to find a place where they can just be. This movie will keep you to the edge of your seat until the explosive climatic finale. Definatly worth your time.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Robert R.

    This is one of the best films I've seen from distributors, Strand Releasing. This film very openly and plainly covers multiple themes on the human experience and how it is affected by religious conflict in the Middle East. This film deals with intersecting, border life between Israelis and Palestinians. Set in Tel Aviv, we see the evolution of a cross-border gay romance, the coming out of a Palestinian young man to his sister, life in the gay fringe of the city of Tel Aviv, the impact of terrorist bombings, and some street level views of every day life in that situation. Its a thoughtfully composed movie with interesting stories and disturbing revelations.

    Yes   |   No

     
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