It is obviuos that the reason that ararat is shot is propaganda and spread hatred.

Perfect. Riveting. I never got up for popcorn.

A must see movie. Egoyan deserves an Oscar nomination.

Egoyan is a brillant filmmaker, but he gets tangled up in this film. Not his best, and clearly not his worst work. An interesting look at a sordid historical event.

It is a propoganda movie twisting historical facts and an atomic bomb against the dialogue between the turkish and armenian nations. An anti-turkish scandal... On top of all, A diplomat killer terorist is presented a hero. An insult against both nations.

A horrible propoganda which is made to hurt the feelings of the turkish nation by showing tham as horrible monsters. The historical truths are completely ignored. Ottoman army is shown as invaders in their own land and a rebellion movementin an empire is presented as an invasion. The violance scenes are pumping hatred against a nation which soon overthroned the ottoman empire. Humiliating...

Yes, we must remember the past and doesn't matter how sad and devastating it kwas. the Armenians had this loss and let the world know about it.

Though quite entangled in masterly presented multiple plots, this film is a just response to years of blindfolding carried out by the Turkish government and the pro-turkish propagandists. It is about time that a master of the silver screen like Atom Egoyan put his brilliant mind behind a powerful drama like Ararat. As Noah's ark had found mount Ararat a safe haven, so does the great Armenian Cause find it's rejeuvenation in this brilliant representation of the TRUTH.… Expand

The truth of the Armenian Genocide is not filmable in the traditional sense. No audience could withstand a linear retelling of this primative orgy of mass torture, mutilation and murder. Notably, this was acomplished, relavent to today's events, utilizing the vehicle of Islamic Fundamentalism. This film, somewhat unevenly, gives glimpses of the Genocide of 1915 while it provides insight into Armenian culture and history in the present context. Egoyan's flawed masterpiece tells the story without overwealming the viewers with the horrors of the events. He explains the ongoing pain of the Armenian people which is, in part, a consequence of the current Turkish State's refusal to admit to the crimes of their ancestors. This film is transfixing. Not only Armenians should thank Mr. Egoyan.… Expand

Ararat is a rich, informative, compelling film. It is composed of layers that say much about the effects of global, family, and personal history...and about the six degrees of separation between us. Bravo Mr. Egoyan!

Brilliant and moving. A modern day story which the audience can relate to, while intervening history, subplots and rich culture. A must see. Soundtrack is amazing as well. This movie does not preach history, nor does it depict Turks negatively, as portrayed by one of the character who himself is Turkish. Definitely not a political movie either, but wonderful storytelling with historical significance.… Expand

This story needed to be told, and was told proficiently. I can sympathize with the Armenians, but the movie didn't really give me a reason to care about them. And there are ample reasons in their compelling history. I always see Egoyan movies because he always has something to say. Sometimes he could say it better.

Unfortunately, this movie is a grave failure. Filmic strategies that worked brilliantly in his early works like Calendar, just leave me bored, insulted and detached from the history, the relationships in the story, etc. A big disapppointment.

I think this movie is great, because they tells the truth, this happend in 1915.

C'est un film indigne de M. Egoyan. Je suis vraiment decu. Le cote artistique est masquee par le souci de faire la propagande. Les faits qu'on nous presente comme des faits historiques sont manipules par souci de creer un opinion publique. Dommage...

This movie is not just a movie, It tells the true dramatic story of Armenians_the Genocide of 1915. The world knows that...

Very impressive.

As an Armenian teenager i am so proud of this movie. it really makes a point to all the turks that took s many inoccent lives in 1915. i give much credit for Egoyan. im proud to say that i am an Armenian. the movie was very touching but full of meaning. i am represent arshag dicranian armenian school and thanks you egoyan for this great film.

Very eye-opening experience! It really relates to our history and what we have gone through. I felt that this movie had a deep meaning and it really touched my heart. It's a must see!

Finally. Thanks a lot to Mr. Egoyan for making this film because it is time for the world to understand the kinf of people Armenians really are, and where they come from... Plus finally let the truth be seen.

A great film!! It's about time our story was put on the big screen.

Okay ... this was, in fact, a generally good movie ... however, being Armenian myself, I felt as if though it somehow failed to educate those who STILL don't know the events that took place in 1915. There were so many different complications in the movie, and it made it confusing. The writer didn't clarify the association between some of the events, and what the symbolisms were and what they meant to Armenian people. Those who don't know the sacred Wedding Dance don't understand why that was such a degrading memory, and it could have been explained better. Also, the director knew what kind of audience he would be targeting and I felt as if though that whole sex scene between Celia and Raffi was completely and utterly inappropriate ... there was absolutely no point in that scene, at all. (It's kind of embarrassing when you're sitting next to an 80-year-old woman while that scene was in motion.) And what exactly did the marijuana have to do with anything? How did it affect the movie? I just don't know ... it IS better than nothing, and I am proud that finally a movie was made to educate others of my proud culture, but still ... the expectations were high, and I do feel failed ... if I somehow missed something and that is why my appreciation for the movie isn't as high as it should be, feel free to let me know... Thank You.… Expand