The Stoning of Soraya M. Reviews

 (2009)

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The brutality of The Stoning moved me to tears.
Jun 26, 2009
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After watching the injustice and betrayal that Soraya, the lead character, suffered in this film I can no longer be silent about the injustice going on in this world today. The human rights violations happening in our world stabs at the... Read more
Amazing,powerful movie.
Jun 26, 2009
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Amazing movie. Really powerful, it shines a light on today's reality, where there is injustice, and how some women are being treated. what happened to Soraya is still happening today, please watch this movie in support for the suffering of those... Read more
pure fascist twaddle about the uebermensch
Jun 26, 2009
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Is this the BEST movie sxince P2. OMG! This movie pwnzzzzzz!!!! I was all like omg at the awesome screenplay. Superbly believable dialogue and acting. Just the best ever. Reminds me of "The Doom Generation." Really! You will be morbidly curious... Read more
important and moving
Jun 26, 2009
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I almost didn't go see The Stoning of Soraya because of how graphic I heard it was, but I was invited to an early screening and it blew me away. It's shocking and hard, but I feel like everybody needs to... Read more
Speechless
Jun 26, 2009
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This film is breathtaking beyond words. It honestly left me speechless. I struggle even to put this review into words. It show's the brutal reality of abuse and discrimination in a powerful way. The tears in the eyes of Soraya's children... Read more
Powerful Movie!
Jun 24, 2009
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This is such a powerful movie. I can't believe stoning is still being practiced. I'm trying to understand different cultures and customs but this is ridiculous. Will have to see the movie again. It is a must-see. I knew the tragic... Read more
Beautiful film with a powerful message
Jun 24, 2009
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it's almost deceptive how beautiful the film looks with it's tragic and senseless ending. the film looks gorgeous but there is such an ugly truth behind it - that stoning still happens in parts of the world today. i know this... Read more
Heart wrenching gut turning eye opening
Jun 22, 2009
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AMAZING to drive thru traffic being stopped at Wilshire and Sepulveda (where there were over a thousand people dressed in green waving red, white and green Iranian flags on the corner) over to the premiere of this devastatingly powerful film...and then... Read more
I'll say, it is a Must See!
Jun 21, 2009
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Abuse of power, Betrayal, Manipulation, and Injustice, the good old boys club especially when you through the gender discrimination in the mix! A gruesome story is being delivered through a great cinematography, amazing cast of talent, and, an in-your-face style. June... Read more
Brilliant, powerful, disturbing
Jun 15, 2009
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Soraya's husband Ali has tired of Soraya after having four children with her, and wants to marry the 14-year-old daughter of one of his prisoners. He can't afford two wives, so he demands a divorce from Soraya, who refuses for economic... Read more