I expected to love About Elly but the story line just wasn't compelling. It felt slow and the whole movie seems to take place in one setting.
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I expected to love About Elly but the story line just wasn't compelling. It felt slow and the whole movie seems to take place in one setting.
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The film starts with a simple plot, and ends with much more simplicity. Farhadi proves to be a real master in storytelling. He is believed to be one of the best ...
The animation is top-notch, the writing is solid, the characters are interesting, the pacing is excellent and it's an all-around blast to watch.
Nice review I must say, I've watched about Elly at least 4 times and never noticed the metaphors. ... I highly recommend you to watch his last ...
I expected to love About Elly but the story line just wasn't compelling. It felt slow and the whole movie seems to take place in one setting.
A remarkable film that masterfully combines suspense and drama. This gem draws you in with its compelling story and authentic portrayal of human relationships.
This is a contrived, manipulative, ridiculous piece of melodramatic fluff that provides a very uncomplimentary depiction of Iranian culture. If ...
About Elly was honored the best film by Iranian film critics, with a sweeping 17 from 19 votes.
Iranian director Asghar Farhadi's confident understanding of group dynamics underpins a gripping psychological drama, writes Peter Bradshaw.