The Band's Visit (2007) Reviews

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Starring:
Sasson GabaiRonit Elkabetz, (more)
Director(s):
Eran Kolirin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
Category:
Independent FilmsComedy
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Cary B.

A slow moving but emotionally laden film that gives a good feel for everyday life in contemporary Israel and the sociocultural connections between Jews and Arabs. Humerous interludes punctuate a ...
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A slow moving but emotionally laden film that gives a good feel for everyday life in contemporary Israel and the sociocultural connections between Jews and Arabs. Humerous interludes punctuate a serious theme. Highly recommended !
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Albert S.

The characters in this movie seemed very real and interesting. It's a well done story of small insights to self and other cultures. My one complaint is lack of resolution for any of the characters. ...
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The characters in this movie seemed very real and interesting. It's a well done story of small insights to self and other cultures. My one complaint is lack of resolution for any of the characters. The story doesn't seem to end in any character really using what he/she learned to improve lives.
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Ruby W.

I very much enjoyed this movie, Its a feel good foriegn film that lets us know even though its a big world its actually very small It has a nice story line to it and opens us to a diverse class of ...
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I very much enjoyed this movie, Its a feel good foriegn film that lets us know even though its a big world its actually very small It has a nice story line to it and opens us to a diverse class of language and music not just another predictable hollywood copy!! recomend highly!!!
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Roberto S.

Love the awkwardness, quiet humor, and the culture clashing...beautiful film!

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Sandra R.

This movie is slow but it is meant to be subtle. I really liked Dina's character. Not for someone who does not typically watch foreign films.

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Jim S.

We really enjoyed this movie. My only criticism is that not all the dialouge is subtitled and some of it is a little hard to understand. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the story and the actors. Obviously not made to Hollywood "Blockbuster" standards or budget,, but enjoyable to watch and not too long. Highly recommended.

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LEE M.

As is typical of some foreign films, the pacing was not what we are used to, the movie dragged at times. The characters were hard to like or have strong feelings about. The movie did have some nice ...
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As is typical of some foreign films, the pacing was not what we are used to, the movie dragged at times. The characters were hard to like or have strong feelings about. The movie did have some nice moments.
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Randall W.

OK, so I don't usually write reviews but I'm getting pretty chapped when I order a movie and it turns out it's not an English language film. Non-English films are OK if you know going in that's what ...
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OK, so I don't usually write reviews but I'm getting pretty chapped when I order a movie and it turns out it's not an English language film. Non-English films are OK if you know going in that's what you're getting, but many (most) are not identified clearly in the description or details that you'll have to watch with subtitles if you want to know what's going on. Some movies are worth the effort; this one wasn't, IMHO.
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Sondra H.

I wish there were a way to find out an enitre movie will only have english subtitles BEFORE it arrives in the mail! This was another wasted DVD rental!

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Karim E.

Made the Egyptians look silly. Biased and boring.

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