SouthernJet Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 A Prophet is the current megahit French Indie thats in Art Houses now. It has a 90 on Metacritic and its been embraced by many especially in Europe. Its the story of a 18 year old French-Arab juveenile who is somewhat innocent as he enters the French Penal system. Ye sI get that the film is trying to appeal to Prison reformers by showing that the Systems breed criminals more than it reforms them. Newsflash: I knew that. Its somewhat entertaining, as a Syndicate is run form inside the Prison. I also learned the uiltra Liberal French system allows passes to pretty hardened criminals which they use to further criminal acts. I have this feeling that the reviews are more for the subject matter than for artistic content. I thought it dragged on more than was bearable and 2 1/2 hours of a moribund pacing was too much for me. 2 1/2 's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I saw this at the Angelika a few weeks ago. I left there thinking "So, that's French cinema." Good acting, ridiculously slow pacing and a story that just meanders forever. Again, spot-on review, SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 I saw this at the Angelika a few weeks ago. I left there thinking "So, that's French cinema." Good acting, ridiculously slow pacing and a story that just meanders forever. Again, spot-on review, SJ. some decent french flicks u can DVD by now; Tell No One (excellent thriller) Persepolis The Rendezvous A Very Long Engagement Welcome to the Sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 some decent french flicks u can DVD by now; Tell No One (excellent thriller) Persepolis The Rendezvous A Very Long Engagement Welcome to the Sticks Been meaning to rent Tell No One! Totally slipped my mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Been meaning to rent Tell No One! Totally slipped my mind! You still watching those sassy films huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 You still watching those sassy films huh? great great thriller.. u will like,,even afo loved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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