Offside
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85 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Rosenbaum
    100
    So accessible and entertaining.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    Jafar Panahi of Iran is one of his country's great filmmakers, and Offside is his best movie to date.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    91
    Jafar Panahi's wonderfully funny, outspoken shaggy-dog story, a light counterweight to his sadder 2000 feminist drama "The Circle."
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    Women's roles and the eternal fight to expand their rights in Iranian society get a light, hugely entertaining treatment in Jafar Panahi's Offsides.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
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  1. Mehowee
    10
    Easy storyline to follow, that highlights lives of women affected by Iranian law. This is conveyed with smart and diverse characters from different backgrounds which makes for an amazing film. Oppression shows the difficulties of Iranian women to the western world, however humour and mutual interest make it worth watching.… Expand
  2. SeanC.
    10
    Iranian Islamic regime and other world
  3. AndresZ.
    8
    An easy stand-out at this past year's New York Film Festival, Jafar Panahi's Offside is simple yet tough, a film who
  4. Troubadorjim
    7
    Sure, it wasn't action packed, and the dialog wasn't anything to get excited about , but it definitely hit an emotional chord and made me feel the oppression of Persian women. Offside was a kind of sneak peak into Iran's regime, introducing you to the country's friendly people who, at the end of the day, just want to watch some soccer. I especailly like how Panahi portrayed the male soccer fans as simpathetic to the oppressed females, helping them every chance they got. Not a perfect 10 in my eyes, but definitely worth your time if you're a footie fan or just interested in foreign cinema.… Expand

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