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72 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Leslie Camhi
    80
    A remarkably vivid portrait of a teeming third-world metropolis
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Kevin Thomas
    80
    Sensitive, gritty and courageous, this film gathers a power and focus not foreshadowed in its deliberately rambling earlier sequences.
  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: A.O. Scott
    80
    An incisive drama about a waking nightmare.
  4. New Times (L.A.)
    Reviewed by: Luke Y. Thompson
    80
    Ustaoglu has pulled off a rare feat in this film, enlightening us about a horrible situation while never losing sight of his central tale of friendship and loyalty.
  5. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: John Petrakis
    75
    Though the final journey drags at times, the early expository scenes in the shadows of Saint Sophia and assorted mosques are impressive and quite moving.
  6. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    75
    This is only Ustaoglu's second film, but smart performances and expressive camera work mark her as a talent to watch in the future.
  7. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    75
    A remarkable second feature from writer-director Yesim Ustaoglu.
  8. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    70
    Fictional but frighteningly realistic.
  9. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Foreman
    63
    Takes you on a fascinating and picturesque journey into a relatively unfamiliar culture.
  10. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ernest Hardy
    60
    Ustaoglu has made Mehmet unbelievably naive -- and the hardships piled upon him unintentionally evoke "The Perils of Pauline." That dilutes what should be a powerful protest film, and robs it of the emotional impact it aims for.
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