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Persepolis [2008]
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| | Customer Reviews: Missed opportunity to educate about the revolution. (11 November 2008)Disappointing. I expected quite a lot of detail about life in Iran and the oppressions forced upon the people following the deposition of the Shah in the late 70's. What followed was really just the most cursory glance at the changing culture, before the 'heroine' Marjane hastily departed for Europe. The subsequent university years were much more about growing up and self-discovery, and told me next to nothing about the impact of the establishment of the islamic republic back home. A watchable film - but not really Oscar material, in my opinion. rather so-so (11 October 2008)rather middle of the road in all areas. the central character of the story, Marjane, does not stand out as a great person or someone anyone can really sympathise with, simply an ordinary person in a difficult situation. but we never really get anything more than anyone who watches the news should expect. yes, there is always a liberal undercurrent resisting a dictatorship but marjane is an observer rather than a participant, and a limited observer at that. neither the animation or musical score improves the film to any great degree. adequate comes to mind. and the other staple of resistance to oppression, some humour, rarely features in the film (although it was played up in the ads for the film). this was watchable but rent it rather than buy it, or watch something else which will leave a bigger impact. Easy to criticize, but ... (26 September 2008)Some reviewers have criticized Marjane for seemingly complaining that the Iranian regime tried to stop her and her associates from partying. I would not defend partying of this kind, but it is evident that these critical reviewers have not had the experience of living under a tyrannical regime. I would not wish it on anyone. To dissociate oneself from a pervasive and dominant foli à plusieurs is incredibly difficult and many people go insane in the attempt or commit suicide. In fact this book and DVD is very helpful in understanding how many people inevitably react in a repressive, authoritarian regime when trying to maintain a personal integrity. If you squeeze a balloon in one place, it will splurge out in another - often in an unpalatable way. What amazes me is how dissidents manage to remain sane in authoritarian regimes of this nature. The author, and her family, should be commended for having done so. It also takes courage to produce an account of this sort. I would unreservedly recommend "Persepolis", both in book form and in DVD format, despite the inevitable unpalatability of some of the content. It may be uncomfortable, but it should function a warning to us as to what could happen in the UK unless we face reality now and stop engaging in denial. All style, little content........ (07 September 2008)I had read several reviews of this film before I saw it, and had come to expect something both cutting edge and offering a unique insight into the Iranian situation. Instead I found a rather flat-footed retelling of the Iranian revolution where the height of the insight was that 'evil' regimes oppress women and don't let people have parties. Nothing in this film tells us anything we don't already know, and instead of getting a sense that the Ayatollah genuinely infringed civil liberties or repressed free speech, he came across as nasty party pooper who won't let our heroine have a social life. She comes across just a tiny bit brattish rather than a genuine rebel and her outspokenness appears to be limited to one speech in a lecture theatre and some faux rebellions. Although the animation is striking, it still doesn't feel very original, and the whole thing simply resembles a graphic novel (which I believe it is), but more in the sense that it's a simplified for 13 year-olds and is more concerned with making sure it doesn't alienate them than actually provoking thought or educating them. Maybe I expected too much of, but it was just so-what for me. Disappointing. I Wanted to Like It.... (01 September 2008)Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/RVIP3097VYUV8 Persepolis [2008]I wanted to like this film but..... |
