This is a superbly crafted drama, showing life in great complexity--that's it's very complicated. Never mind that it's Iranian with subtitles; it is simply a great movie.

What a fabulous movie. So many aspects of life are touched on.The acting is superb and it's fascinating to see normal middle-class life in Iran. There are no good guys or bad guys and anything and everything seem possible. Lots to think about.

This movie deserved its Academy Award. Engrossing and emotionally honest, exceptional acting and production, but the emotions are so strong it is tough to watch. It is not popcorn entertainment, but more akin to reading a classic piece of tragic literature. I strongly recommend it, but not for casual fun. Go early and have dinner afterward to discuss it and allow yourself time to decompress. As a lawyer I found the courtroom and police department scenes fascinating - no lawyers in evidence but the legal and police processes seemed to work far better than the equivalent proceedings in the USA. The legal process seemed much more humane and civilized. In the United States our court system has taken on the appearance of due process while having lost the substance long ago, like so much in our society today, there is a cognitive dissonance between what we say and what we do, between reality and words. We could learn from Iran apparently in this respect.

The only thing , I can say , Its just a open window to see the other world culture , life , family ,... The acting were good and also director was worked well.

This was an entertaining movie but not even close to being a good movie. I am tired of independent film writers being lazy by not ending their movie and instead just leaving the audience hanging. Christopher Nolan understands how to do that and he brilliantly used that technique in INCEPTION. I have seen a string of independent films that have left the ending open and its tiring. There have been some outstanding independent films lately (INCENDIES) but I am tired of people thinking if it is shown in an indy theater it must be "BEST PICTURE" quality. Get off your high horse.