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55 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Starring: Joan Allen, Sam Neill, Simon Abkarian
  • Summary: The story of a passionate love affair between an American woman (Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation - religious, political and sexual. (Sony Pictures Classics)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 6 out of 29
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Alive and daring.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    60
    Like its title, the film is ultimately an affirmation in the face of catastrophic negation, a bit obvious at times but nonetheless welcome.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Allison Benedikt
    38
    This is the kind of movie that nice people call ambitious. Let's just leave it at that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. NancyL.
    8
    Potter's "Yes" is comparable to the work of William Shakespeare. Both bards briliantly speak of love, faith, politics and death in contexts understandable to the audiences of their times.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. BJ
    8
    Sally Potter has had a stunning career in avante garde cinema and this is one of her best. Beautifully photographed, beautiful, (if sometimes overly smart) poetic dialogue characters trying to make sense in the post 9-11 realities, honest, strong. If you are looking for Hollywood narrative, look elsewhere. If you are looking for an intellectually and aesthetically engaging film, watch YES.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. DonnaJulieAbbyB.
    3
    Abby Donna and Julie At one point each, that makes 3. Fast forward is the only thing That made this movie worth watching The only place we cared to tarry Was the scene stolen from Sally Met Harry.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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