The War Within (2005) Reviews
- Starring:
- Ayad Akhtar, Firdous Bamji, (more)
- Director(s):
- Joseph Castelo
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Category:
- Independent Films
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful This is a very well crafted, acted, and, conceived movie. There is so much to digest in this gem that it never leaves you with a definite conclusion or bias about the relationship of Muslims to ... Read More This is a very well crafted, acted, and, conceived movie. There is so much to digest in this gem that it never leaves you with a definite conclusion or bias about the relationship of Muslims to Western society. The movie takes a volatile subject and handles it with deft, intelligent, hands that allows the viewer to sympathize with everyone. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful Very well acted and smoothly directed tale that begins with the rendition and "black site" torture of a Pakistani man who was the brother of a would-be terrorist. I was surprised at how quickly the ... Read More Very well acted and smoothly directed tale that begins with the rendition and "black site" torture of a Pakistani man who was the brother of a would-be terrorist. I was surprised at how quickly the movie went, mostly avoiding the all-too-common stereotypes and cliches. Not a movie the neo-cons will enjoy much, I'll wager (see "Michael's" two reviews, same guy, twice).
How ironic that the person who wrote that the movie was stupid cant even spell ounce.
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful A whopping good movie--as timely as terror itself--THE WAR WITHIN works both as a quiet thriller that steadily intensifies & as a near-perfect picture of Muslim America at odds with itself, for good ... Read More A whopping good movie--as timely as terror itself--THE WAR WITHIN works both as a quiet thriller that steadily intensifies & as a near-perfect picture of Muslim America at odds with itself, for good reason. As directed & co-written by Joseph Castello, the movie comes across as scarily, sadly believable in every aspect. Lead actor/co-writer Ayad Akhtar is excellent under both hats and the rest of the cast, comprised of "knowns" & equally fine unknowns delivers splendidly. This film--with a budget as low as its importance is high--ought to be seen by every American and then discussed--until this country is able to grow up, change direction & pay for its sins. The French movie "L'Esquive," which won its country's best film award last year, was scarily prescient about the recent riots in France. You cant help but wonder what soon-to-be-reality "The War Within" foretells. Dear leader Bush, with his cringe-inducing stupidity, has already told them, "Bring it on!" Heaven help us. And them. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful I liked the portrayal of the family that likes America and is doing well here, since all we tend to think about are the extremists.
The terrorists get their say too, but not without rebuttal.
I ... Read More I liked the portrayal of the family that likes America and is doing well here, since all we tend to think about are the extremists.
The terrorists get their say too, but not without rebuttal.
I found it a bit odd that the only Americans portrayed in the film were hookers, strippers and an obnoxious boss. Talk about stereotyping! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
1 out of 3 people found this review helpful I cant believe wasted my time in this movie. it is so predictable nd I feel it is insulting because the way the people are portrait so typical of what non native would think ... Read More I cant believe wasted my time in this movie. it is so predictable nd I feel it is insulting because the way the people are portrait so typical of what non native would think muslims behave like. these people need to do their research before attempting to make film.the acting is horrible, its typical straight to DVD movie.. hghh. there is not an onze of intelligence in this film. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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