Rotten
A good rule to follow for wannabe gritty thrillers: Lead actors shouldn't remind you of late-night informercial pitchmen.
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Overview
Siavash, a young man burdened by the mysterious suicide of his father, finds himself entangled in a web of family intrigue. His uncle, managing his father’s estate, seeks to marry Siavash’s mother, a union Siavash vehemently opposes. Amidst this turmoil, Siavash’s love for his cousin Mahtab, whose father is his uncle’s councillor, complicates matters further. As the day of the union approaches, Siavash is struck by a profound realisation: his life bears a striking resemblance to Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This revelation ignites a series of questions, challenging his understanding of the true nature of his father’s death.
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Rotten
There's little in this pointless rehash to distract audiences from the pleasure of watching Tamblyn, a fine young actress whose direct, grownup stare belies her baby features.
Ella Taylor, NPR
Rotten
What you won't be able to figure out is why this laughable yarn didn't go straight to DVD.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten
The leads can't lend either spunk or gravitas to what was already a preposterous yarn 50 years ago.
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times
Rotten
There are plenty of reasonable doubts about his mediocre legal thriller remake.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
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