It does feel over-hyped, but it is still a remarkable and insightful look at the human issues facing Iranians today.
Tag / 2011
Melancholia (2011)
A bold work by Lars von Trier that is as much a unique cinematic experience as it is thought-provoking.
Life Without Principle (2011)
A film of two halves – the first uninteresting, and the second intriguing in this flawed Johnnie To drama.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011)
This methodical investigative procedural is ultimately rewarding despite long stretches of stasis, and sees Ceylan in top-tier form.
Simple Life, A (2011)
Amid the laughter and tears lies a film that subtly calls to attention the fragility of human relationships, no matter how close they are, in a modern, urban society.
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The (2011)
It may be an imperfect re-envisioning of the best-selling novel, but Fincher shows why he is one of the most technically-gifted filmmakers of his generation.
Shame (2011)
Steve McQueen’s powerfully raw character study on one man’s sexual addiction is spearheaded by a truly exceptional performance by Michael Fassbender.
