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

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2. SeanC.

   10

   Iranian Islamic regime and other world’s patriarchal societies from Saudi to Afghanistan are placed on notice by this unannounced, unpretentious and unofficial Middle Eastern Women feminist gesture encapsulated in this heartbreaking movie. The film despite its obvious comical propensity, flows through with a deafening tone of casual and yet ominous oppression. In a number of scenes, the movie evokes a helpless feeling mixed with a type of anxiety that one may feel watching Spielberg’s little girl in the red dress running among the ruins at the height of Gestapo’s cleansing in Schindler’s list. Yet the brilliance of these resilient and fearless Iranian women acting as the quintessential unsung heroes escalates into a sensational redeeming factor for their peers and the women from around the world. My compliments to the Mr. Panahi for providing a glimpse of Iranian women reality to the rest of world while in a way bestowing the imaginary title of 21st century Jean dArc’s on these lion heart brave and unstoppable women of Iran.… Expand

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3. PaulD.

   9

   I was amazed at how such a simple story could be so absorbing, entertaining and humorous. Excellent look at the interplay between the stringent Iranian laws regarding women and human factors, including the personalities of the police and the young women.… Expand

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