Fresh
If you're a fan of the classic streets-to-stardom formula, this is a solid rendition.
Tom Huddleston, Time Out
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A lonely woman caring for her domineering father is pushed to the brink when a figure from her past re-enters her life.
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Fresh
Obviously anyone can see where this going, but director Abu-Assad wisely makes the journey fascinating by factoring in cultural and political considerations.
Tom Long, Detroit News
Fresh
Mohammad Assaf's (Tawfeek Barhom) quest to become the next Arab Idol plays out much in the same manner as the routine biographical backstory segment one expects to find on the talent contest just prior to a contestant taking to the stage.
Scott Marks, San Diego Reader
Fresh
Beautifully shot, and with a powerful performance from Barhom, this is a biopic at its best.
Leah Pickett, Chicago Reader
Fresh
The Idol, has the kind of backstory reality show producers would plotz over - which they surely did, seeing as his vocal talents and performance chops made him the champion of the second season of Arab Idol.
Alison Willmore, BuzzFeed News
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