Rotten
The Island is visually stunning in its bleak, blue-hued austerity, but its storytelling is simplistic.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Overview
Mansour El-Hefny’s wealthy family rule an Upper Egyptian island. Some police officers facilite their arms dealing in exchange for information, and corrupt parliament members use their immunity to par-take in their drug trade.
Director and cast
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Rotten
An aggravating combination of piousness, arty self-pity, and knowing silliness meant to speak to higher spiritual truths.
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
Fresh
Both heartfelt and ultimately optimistic.
Derek Adams, Time Out
Fresh
Almost a sinful pleasure is Andrey Zhegalov's striking widescreen cinematography.
Deborah Young, Variety
Fresh
A contemplative fable, not without its wry wit, which effectively ponders the workings of faith, specifically the connection between gnawing guilt and a desire to do good.
Time Out
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