63
Metascore
19 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 88Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyPhiladelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyBoasts rich texture, sly vision and rueful humor.
- 80New Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerNew Times (L.A.)Jean OppenheimerFarmanara, the actor, brings a real poignancy to the role and, thus, to the story that seems, more than anything, the tale of a man coming to terms with his life.
- 75Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittThis understated Iranian drama affirms life as vigorously as it provokes thought.
- 75New York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanNew York Daily NewsElizabeth WeitzmanThe heavy subject is tempered with gentle humor.
- 70The New York TimesA.O. ScottThe New York TimesA.O. ScottPerhaps it's the difference in culture, but the thoughtfulness in Smell of Camphor, Fragrance of Jasmine shows that its creator isn't letting himself or his audience off the hook.
- 63Miami HeraldMarta BarberMiami HeraldMarta BarberFarmanara bears his soul, and his honesty permeates this work as strongly as the smell of camphor.
- 60VarietyVarietyResonant with inner harmonies and dark, dark humor.
- 50TV Guide MagazineSteve SimelsTV Guide MagazineSteve SimelsGlacially slow going.
- 50L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyAt times the picture feels like an affectionate parody of recent Iranian films.
- 38New York PostV.A. MusettoNew York PostV.A. MusettoDeadly dull.