Gordon-11
This film tells the story of a disgraced Jewish woman who returns home uninvited.The topic of this film is quite possibly under represented in the cinema, so it is refreshing to have a film on this topic. It is a great plus to see two very good actresses as the lead, and I am particularly impressed that they are willing to star in this film. As for the film itself, I find it way too slow. I got so bored that I had to watch it at 1.5 times the speed after just 30 minutes. Even then, I still thought the pacing was slow. By the time the emotional climax arrives, I was already rather indifferent to the outcome of the story. Though I think it is an alright film, it does require extensive editing to speed the film up.
garson8
Thank you Sebastian for making this film! Thank you for taking time to properly cast the 2 main ingredients to this masterpiece! Both Rachel's are flawless and are very moving in each of their roles.You can appreciate the sensitivity of the Jewish Orthodox community and their unwavering adherence to their beliefs and traditions! Although they may be staunch on their views, one can appreciate the way they live their lives, even if you don't agree with them at all.The love story is what captivated me. These two Rachel's are completely helpless in their fight to stay away from each other and their true love for one another. You can feel the love tension immediately when they are around one another.Coming from an extremely strict Pentecostal background and being gay, this film speaks worlds to me. This is very similar to when my wife and I first got together and had to hide our love for years from our family, mine especially. This is a must see, must own, and must talk about film.
GomezAddams666
This is just an okay movie, which is not bad.The marketing for this film (if there was any) suggested that the movie was going to be a tad more dramatic than it really is.The acting is good and the performers manifest the emotions required for the complexity of the story but I think it lacks a hell lot of pacing, it's ending is played a bit more cathartic than it should, this is a love story but not really, it wants to be a love story, a story of self discovery, a tale of religion, friendship and forgiveness and it fails spectacularly in all fronts.Better pacing and much more defined story would have made a great difference.
xendreja
A movie where wigs are snatched, spit is swallowed and Judaism is Orthodox.
No lesbians die or get converted by a man in this beautiful movie. There are lots of kisses, shy looks, eye-sex, forbidden hand holding and only one f word.
Rachel Weisz is a real sinnamon roll as rebellious Ronit, and Rachel McAdams slays playing cinnamon roll Esti. The ending is left open, hopefully for a sequel.
Would recommend 10/10