65
Metascore
18 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90SalonAndrew O'HehirSalonAndrew O'HehirThis movie may not have the highest production values you've ever seen, but it's the work of an artist, one whose view of America, history and the awkwardness of human life is generous and deep.
- 88Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertChicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertMaryam is more timely now than ever.
- 80Chicago ReaderTed ShenChicago ReaderTed ShenThe film is full of finely observed details.
- 70Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonHigh on melodrama. But it's emotionally engrossing, too, thanks to strong, credible performances from the whole cast.
- 70Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasCarefully crafted, notably in its deft dramatic structuring, and has become timely in a way its maker could never have anticipated.
- 63New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanThough it's ultimately rather heavy-handed, this drama about an Iranian-American family is heartfelt and topical.
- 60VarietyVarietyA lovely, intricate coming-of-age portrait set in a cross-cultural context.
- 50Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThis modestly produced drama isn't acted or directed with much flair, but it shows a welcome awareness of the complex links between personal and political impulses.
- 50San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco ChronicleForget the sometimes stilted acting. Forget the occasional scenes that are borderline cliched. Instead, focus on the message and the raw emotion.