Fresh
It's a story about sexism and inequalities, and were it not for its hokey ending, the film would've gained even more international recognition.
Marta Barber, Miami Herald
Overview
The story of one woman's personal battle for acceptance, but also a portrait of a political movement that has forever affected millions of lives in the Middle East.
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Israeli films in general constitute dissenting voices against the established order by championing individual aspirations. Still, Mr. Cedar's own background makes him an unusual candidate for the role of dissenter.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Rotten
Beyond casting a jaundiced eye at the community's oppressive communalism, Campfire neither endorses nor opposes the settler movement that since 1981 has become an incendiary issue in Israel.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh
A humane portrait of a troubled household and, by extension, a troubled country.
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
Fresh
A good movie that could have been better, Joseph Cedar's sensitive Israeli drama falters when he trades sociological observations for political ones.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
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