Fresh
Akhavan's most effective resource as a storyteller is her own face, a sometimes Chaplinesque blend of farce and pathos. She is a big talent to watch.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Appropriate Behavior
Being without a cliché to hold onto can be a lonely experience.
2015 · 1h 30m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by
Desiree Akhavan
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Appropriate Behavior
Overview
Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities.
Director and cast
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96%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Akhavan's confidently off-kilter approach to basic human interaction makes for an authentically ironic, adorably wistful, smartly observed ride.
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
Fresh
For all its disorganization and lack of an ending or even a sense of direction, "Appropriate Behavior" is alive.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh
It seems poised to become a similar cult classic for young urbanites.
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Fresh
Ultimately, Appropriate Behavior works almost in spite of itself ...
Jesse Hassenger, AV Club
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