Caramel
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Metascore
70 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

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  • Starring: Gisèle Aouad, Joanna Moukarzel, Nadine Labaki
  • Summary: In Beirut, five women meet regularly in a beauty salon, a colorful and sensual microcosm of the city where several generations come into contact, talk and confide in each other. In the salon, their intimate and liberated conversations revolve around men, sex and motherhood, between haircuts and sugar waxing with caramel. (Roadside Attractions)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    88
    A brisk dramatic comedy that combines melodrama, humor and social critique in equal measure.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    80
    An effective look at women's lives in a decidedly non-Hollywood setting.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Jeff Beresford-Howe
    80
    Caramel will likely be the Lebanese selection for Academy Award for “Best Foreign Film;” it’s inconceivable to me that it won’t win, but it’ll still be an injustice if it does. Caramel deserves to be in the categories with the big boys, so to speak, and whoever wins for Best Actress will be the second most deserving actress of 2007.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    50
    The film itself, while charming and gently funny, is entirely unexceptional.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. MHD
    10
    An Amazing Movie Nadine Babaki Is a great director From Her First Movie She Give us an incredible Cast And A Lot Of True Stories about the Lebanese Girls. A stories That Any Girl Can Face it. It's A Sweet And Charming Movie.… Expand
  2. MarcK.
    8
    A very pleasant surprise in so many ways. Extremely well done.
  3. JayH.
    7
    Poignant and moving, perceptively directed by Nadine Labaki. Most of the acting is excellent. Fascinating film throughout, so touchingly done. It shows how similar we all are, no matter where in the world.… Expand
  4. HumprtP
    4
    Too many clichés. Too excited. But beautifuly filmed, nice warm atmosphere.

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