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film_lies101
2Jan13
I got to see this for free last year at the Music Box (Chicago), yes you totally needed to know that. Anyway, it was alright it tended to dip a bit too much into sentimentality for my tastes.
Carlos Filipe Freitas
26Nov12
Despite some obvious arrangements, I would recommend it since it manages to be light and sensible within such a heavy subject as death. Review and rating: http://alwayswatchgoodmovies.blogspot.com/2012/05/monsieur-lazhar-2011.html
Enrico Gaudenzi
6Nov12
Un film originale che affronta temi spesso evitati (la morte, il suicidio) all'interno di una scuola canadese. Non male ma, leggendo le critiche, avevo un'aspettativa più alta.
cathika
4Nov12
Fellag éblouissant dans un récit, il me semble, sur l'absence du père ou du maitre: l'absence par la mort, l'absence par le travail, l'absence par le suicide... Une réflexion en sourdine sur l'éducation moderne ou traditionnelle, sur le talent d'etre enseignant, sur la société en manque de présence affective et paternelle. Superbe.
Etienne Deveau Beaumont
20Jul12
Un personnage principal des plus attachants , des scènes touchante et remplis de diverses émotions ...J'aurais seulement aimé qu'il approfondissent plus le lien de l'histoire de Bashir face a ses élèves pour démontré que le personnage principal connait le sentiment de ceux ci , Sinon , Excellent film !
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Annie Gentil
20Jun12
It is an important story, full of emotions and humanity. I only wish I had been moved a tiny bit more...
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William Low
10Jun12
Nice and touching story of a teacher's solid dedication in helping his students overcome their problems and traumas.
Fabio Martins
8Jun12
Não deixem de assistir esse belo filme canadense que foi o representante daquele país no Oscar 2012 na categoria Melhor Filme Estrangeiro.
5 o'clock coffee
15May12
“Monsieur Lazhar” tells not only the story of an Algerian immigrant struggling to get political asylium in Canada, but the story of a multicutural and young country discovering its own identity and, consequently, its own limits and weaknesses.
Nadin
12May12
A wonderful and very touching, multifaceted piece of film. I was very touched and I'm still pondering issues that don't quite let me go. It's a truly remarkable work.
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janice.hughes
6May12
A small but deeply profound film about an exile from Algeria who manages to find a place teaching at a school in Montreal. It opens with a tragic scene of a suicide by a teacher, Martine at a primary school. The director elicits an astonishingly sophisticated performance from the children. It is both funny and sad and leaves you with small tears...
msmichel
19Apr12
Enjoyed it even more on second viewing. The performances are so well woven together with an authenticity not usually seen in classroom pictures. Young actors Emile Neron and Sophie Nelisse both give performances here that rank amongst the best. Fellag just heartbreaking as the teacher trying to deal with the children's grief as well as his hidden own. Glad to see Falardeau so honoured for this mature work.
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oldeuboi
3Apr12
You'll know it's a good film when it able to move you. And this film is moving and poignant.
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Matthew_Lucas
1Apr12
An Algerian refugee fleeing from his past steps in as the new teacher for a troubled class whose former teacher committed suicide in the classroom. As the school mourns and the children struggle to cope with shock, sadness, and guilt, Mr. Lazhar becomes the strong, encouraging figure they need, despite skeptical, overprotective parents and clueless administrators. Thoughtful & wise, w/o the usual cliches.
Matt Richards
25Mar12
The polar opposite of 'detachment' this Academy award nominated pic gently and poignantly follows the arrival of a mysterious substitute teacher and his impact on a classroom dealing with the suicide of their previous teacher. It's heart-warming and honest, exquisitely photographed and performance perfect whilst at the same time manages to subtly comment on immigration, truth and bias. 4 stars
dylanhughes
24Mar12
What a great movie... I loved the soundtrack, I hope they release it at some point.
