Disobedience

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  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.6/5
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3.0
His Dovid zigs where the script might let him zag, finding the imperfect heart of a character who easily could have been a cuckolded cliche.If the fil .. EW
3.8
Theres something refreshing about a story so unconcerned with subtlety..Put it all out there. Rogerebert
3.0
This is a beautifully modulated thriller, and it comes with a message that feels valuableits not homosexuality that will bring about the devil but its .. Rogerebert
4.0
Lelio has a sure touch for performance as well as for composition and tone, and the result is an intelligent, emotionally true movie that never steps .. Common Sense Media
3.0
Both Weisz and McAdams do a phenomenal job of negotiating who their characters are versus who their characters feel as though they have to be. Indie Wire
4.5
The film doesnt move at a particularly fast pace, but these well sculpted moments of crisis dont allow your attention to wander. Indie Wire
5.0
Ronit may be the films primary protagonist, but Esti is its heart, and McAdams crafts a character unlike any weve yet seen from her. Variety
3.0
Yet in skillfully straddling the worlds of individualism and tradition, Disobedience can almost be forgiven for its deep freeze. Time Out
3.0
Ultimately, the two women give in to their desires for one stolen afternoon. While their tryst is filmed poetically, the stilted buildup to it makes t .. Time Out
3.0
Weisz and McAdams animate their roles; Weisz plays witty and wizened, while McAdams seems winded by the force of her own emotions, face crumpling conv .. The Guardian
3.8
The triumph of Disobedience is how the performances and style exteriorize the interior worlds of the characters.
3.8
These nudges arent needed in a movie whose best moments mirror the frustrations of real life, not the dramatic climaxes of Shakespearean tragedy or th ..
4.0
Leilos unassuming style serves the story and provides a great showcase for both performers. Screen Daily
5.0
But the movies soulful reflections on collective faith and individual freedoms get under your skin, continuing to resonate after the end credits have .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
If youve found something inspirational in the homily of emancipation in Disobedience, youre likely to have tears in your eyes, too.
2.5
He handles the storys cloistered confines with visual intelligence, finding beauty in austerity though to an aestheticizing fault, as when Ronit walks .. The New York Times
4.0
Disobedience begins with a Rabbis sermon about free choice, and will go on to test, with the star wattage of two Rachels on top form, how far ultra Or .. Telegraph
4.5
When next we see her, the woman is standing hesitantly on a street in North London in the neighborhood where everyone knew her as Ronit, the daughter ..
4.0
Its a poignantly artful coupling that amplifies Ronit and Estis snowballing tension.
4.4
Lelios film is about more than sex, or its perhaps easy ability to shock. It is a love story, as beautiful as it is devastating. The Globe And Mail
3.1
Somebody stares at the prepared remarks for a big public speech, then dramatically tosses them away.The doggedly serious Disobedience might have been .. Philly
4.0
A compelling drama about a prodigal daughter, lesbian love, and free will choices that enrich lives. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Lovingly crafted, but it never builds the emotional power its clearly aiming for partially because the treatment feels oddly detached, but especially .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Its no wonder this dogma breeds Disobedience..Western Civilization demands it. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Its the kind of intelligent but flawed film that calls for its characters to follow their heart no matter the consequences, as it takes a hammer to sm .. Sover
3.8
The performances are all understated; its as if Lelio wants to avoid the potential of an emotional outburst. ReelViews
1.5
From the very start stacks the deck in favor of Weiszs secularized character, and as a result the Orthodox community becomes little more than the back .. Chicago Reader
3.1
The only question is whether the tale will end in tragedy or happiness. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Lelio shows great compassion for his characters with his adaptation of Naomi Aldermans novel, but one comes away thinking this situation should have c ..
1.3
Filmmaker Lelio, along with cowriter Gonzalo Maza, delivers a subdued character study that is, for the most part, held aloft by Vegas transfixing, tho .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
But if youve already acquired a taste for Ceylans shrewd and scenic tales of pensive characters, you should be able pace yourself through this one. The Times
4.0
It reinforces the old Thomas Wolfe clich that you cant go home again, but it does so with emotional vivacity and richly compelling context. The Times
4.0
Early Man isnt the flashiest animated feature that youll see this year but it is certainly the most likeable. Independent
4.4
But for Esti and Ronit, its ultimately the question of how you live a life that gives the film its soulful resonance. Rolling Stone
2.0
A clumsily assembled film can remind us that every narrative feature is like a Jenga tower, with each block building on the foundational ones under it .. The Wrap
4.4
Overall, though, this riveting movie feels as messy and complicated as real life. News Day
2.5
Slow pacing, claustrophobic close ups and a dull cinematic palette define the aesthetic. Film Journal
3.8
Disobedience opens with an ailing Orthodox Jewish rabbi (Anton Lesser) giving what will be his last sermon, on the nature of free will, a divine gift .. New York Post
4.0
CLOSE Rachel Weisz plays a woman whose return to her Orthodox community stirs dormant passion in her old friend (Rachel McAdams) in Disobedience..Blee .. Az Central
4.0
The exterior light is dull, the streets largely featureless and suburban. Smh
4.5
Disobedience rests on the strengths of its two Rachels, and Weisz and McAdams deliver on what theyre given. Npr
2.5
Theres nothing wrong with such a sober focus, but theres not much in it to enjoy. Star Tribune
4.4
Disobedience explores these themes in a beautifully crafted tale that will make your heart ache, thanks to two standout leading performances and a gre .. Toronto Star
4.0
More than four decades and seven sequels have passed since the 1976 original, so its no surprise that the formula is as polished as it is. Daily Mail
1.0
But other beats are delivered with the subtlety of a sledgehammer. Slate
3.0
However, the film feels less sure footed as it wears on, culminating in an ending thats undoubtedly cathartic but also a little clumsy. Flim List
1.5
After Disobedience, I was left with the same uneasy feeling his last film evoked this isnt Lelios story to tell. If he understands the nuances of othe .. Film Inquiry
4.5
Its a compelling debut, with the entire cast emotionally invested. Film Inquiry
4.5
This is not a film for the faint of heart, but the issues it presents can not go unnoticed. Film Inquiry
3.0
The two Rachels deliver sympathetically realistic performances, while Alessandro Nivolas restrained anguish is palpable. Susang Ranger
4.0
It feels less like a takedown of the Jewish Orthodox religion and more of a lesson to live by the positive messages of those scriptures instead of twi .. Flickering Myth
3.0
Despite beautifully conceived until this moment, the powerful drama becomes contrived. Flim Threet
5.0
Its one thing to defy the expectations of your religion.But rejecting it means turning away from those you care about. Time
2.0
Tears will be shed and hugs had.But thats not quite the case with Sebastian Lelios Disobedience. The Film Stage
3.8
Its beautifully handled.If the film lacks a formidable emotional impact, thats partly by design. Chicago Tribune
3.1
Rachel Weiszs nuanced performance... overcomes the films indecisive ending. Boston Globe
4.0
A delicately constructed drama that requires considerable graft from its three central characters, Disobedience eschews emotional pyrotechnics in favo .. The Irish Times
1.5
Disobedience is framed as a tale of escape from a monotonous society, but its characters spend the whole time standing in the threshold, wondering whe .. The Atlantic
1.5
Here we see the empathy one would come to expect from Lelio, but unfortunately its the juggling of multiple major characters in a thematically dense p .. Birth Movies Death
4.4
What is interesting is that even though the story is seen almost entirely from Ronits point of view, ultimately this film becomes more about Esti than .. Movie Freak
3.0
The muted grays of the films color palate express the emotions of the characters, as well as the community in which they live, where may you live a lo .. Detroit News
4.0
A beautiful, elegiac drama based on the novel by Naomi Alderman, Disobedience presents a tender, yet tenderising clash between a rigid faith and an un .. Herald Sun
2.0
At others, it leans a little hard on the gas pedal.But even when its a bit much, it earns your attention and your compassion. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
While Ronit has had a superficially freer life, its Esti who arguably better understands whats at stake. The Play List
3.0
This is an actor taking the kind of risks that should move her career to new levels.But some elements dont make sense. Now Toronto
4.0
It was in many ways the careful portrait of prejudice which made the central overcoming even more winning. Film Ink
3.0
Nevertheless, Disobediences third act narrative inertia does little to dampen its tonal sobriety and quietly powerful compositions. Cine Vue
2.5
Its a vacuous gesture, freighted with well meaning but pointless sentiment. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
Its a hackneyed tale of forbidden love amid North Londons orthodox Jewish community, and it methodically tells you exactly what youre supposed to feel .. Lw Lies
3.0
The actings excellent, but the story feels over deliberate at times. Independent Ie
4.2
The secret hero of the piece is Nivola as Dovid, who could have been come off as an oppressor or a clueless chump. Yet in some ways hes the most sympa .. Ar Kansas Online
4.0
A beautiful and subtle love story that also offers us an approach to a religious ideology.
3.5
It would nice if Disobedience gave us some sense of what that might be. Vanity Fair
4.0
A particularly testy Shabbat dinner serves as a boiling point for Ronit, who can no longer keep her hurt at being kept in the dark about her fathers i .. Refinery 29
4.0
Rather than a reactionary barrier to the path of forbidden love, hes as pained, confused and good as anyone. The Arts Desk
4.0
I loved it gripping, heartbreaking, very sexy and the two leads have electric chemistry. The Sun
3.0
I wanted it to be more like Todd Haynes deeply sensual and utterly heartbreaking Carol. This cant hold a menorah candle to that even though it tries l .. Patriot Ledger
4.3
But the performers take the long leash and run with it in exciting directions. Film
3.8
Ronit doesnt flaunt her changed lifestyle .. she simply lives into it authentically and unapologetically.
3.8
Disobedience: When true love defies traditions that date back centuries The love Ronit and Esti feel for one another is the passionate, urgent, unbrea .. Chicago Sun Times
4.0
Timely and well told with two amazing performances by Weisz and McAdams, it makes for one of the years best dramas and shouldnt be overlooked. Punch Drunk Critics
1.5
Rated 14A A fine cast is humbled by a too terse script, plodding direction, and dull cinematography. Straight
2.0
The film gets the exterior structures of religion, and even gets the idea of belief, but fails to grasp its content. Sandiego Reader
2.0
The conclusion is both heartbreaking and wonderful, a testament to the solid performances of all three principals, with scenes from the choir at the r .. Shockya
3.0
We have been experiencing some problems with subscriber log ins and apologise for the inconvenience caused.Until we resolve the issues, subscribers ne .. Straits Times
4.5
Yet Disobedience is simpler than it looks.The roots of Ronit and Estis love lie in the past, and there are no flashbacks. Film Comment
3.0
Like Menashe, Disobedience is a study of an individuals attempt to reconcile modern life with the more antiquated elements of a patriarchal religion, .. One Room With A View
4.5
Based on the novel of the same name, Disobedience is the epic romance film that the Orthodox Jewish LGBTQ community has been waiting for. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
Scotty and the Secret History is a fascinating portrait that neither lionizes nor judges its subject. Flavor Wire
5.0
Its a very human tale in which the audience is forced to challenge its notions of sexual identity and love. Awards Circuit
3.8
Regardless of the films ultimately minor flaws, it is still a strong cinematic effort. Awards Circuit
2.0
Disobediences lesbian lovers lack passion, and more frustratingly, they become increasingly passive. The Skinny
2.0
But while it all fits together neatly enough, theres something a little schematic about it too, and as the plot turns soapy the film doesnt land its e .. Scots Man
3.0
Unusually for a drama about suffocating social and emotional repression, Disobedience lavishes attention on religious concerns; it paints Dovid as a l .. Film Avclub
4.4
Based on a semiautobiographical novel by Naomi Alderman, the story is in good hands with Mr. Lelio, a leading light in the new wave of South American .. Post Gazette
2.5
Danny Cohen is a contentious cinematographer whose work I tend to admire for its perversity if nothing else, but this is just a shabby looking thing. Alternate Ending
4.4
Sebastian Lelios Disobedience shows a generosity of spirit toward its three central characters; as with all good movies, it ends with you wondering wh .. Seattle Times
4.0
But thanks to Leilos direction and a beautifully sensitive performance from Nivola, Dovid becomes someone you root for. The Mary Sue
1.5
Slow pacing, claustrophobic close ups and a dull cinematic palette define the aesthetic. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Nivola plays Dovid as decent but conflicted, weathering every narrative beat with quiet poignancy. Concrete Play Ground
1.5
But the pace in Disobedience feels leaden and stale compared to Lelios previous work. National Post
4.5
At the heart of Disobedience isas the press has made much ofa powerful erotic connection between Ronit and Esti. New Republic
2.0
Marked from the opening scene by a sense of sadness and loss, Disobedience contrasts sharply with A Fantastic Woman for its reluctance to offer up her .. Original Cin
4.5
More than a few of the themes and devices utilized throughout the film feel a bit too neatly put together... But dont let that distract from whats at .. Third Coast Review
4.5
And Three Identical Strangers, told through revealing interviews and evocatively low res 1980s archive material, dramatises the nature vs nurture argu .. New States Man
4.0
But it never quite discounts the call of belonging, belief and ritual, and it retains a tenderness for all the characters in this unusual love triangl .. Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
THE INCREDIBLES 2 **** (118 minutes) PG It might have taken 14 years, but Brad Birds vibrant, relentlessly paced sequel to his 2004 animation classic .. Tiny Url
4.5
Sebastian Lelio is consequent in his artistic discussion and especially meticulous on the description of this chilling environment. El Pais (Spain)
4.5
Disobedience is a well acted but curiously oppressive examination of the results of years of self denial. Trespass Mag
3.0
Filmed in a direct, classical and perhaps too literal way, the new film by the Chilean Sebastin Lelio explores again female stories within oppression.
4.5
Regardless... the craftsmanship of Lelios filmmaking and the simmering passions of these performances deserve an audience. Fw Weekly
3.8
Disobedience might not look like its for everyone on the surface, but its specificity is what makes it worthy and, almost, great. Ap News
5.0
The film is beautifully shot, though beautiful may seem an odd word to describe photography so stark. Sf Chronicle
1.5
But theres something missing from Disobedience, a movie that yearns to be felt but doesnt quite know how to express itself. Mid West Film Journal
4.4
Disobedience is so exacting in the ways it conveys its protagonists inner conflicts and the larger social pressures exacerbating them, that its simult .. Am Ny
4.0
Ronit has other ideas.There are lot of ways this could have gone. Washington City Paper
1.5
Still trying to work out why, but the fact that there is little sexual chemistry between the pair doesnt help, plus the story isnt told with any urgen .. Spectator
3.8
lush, steamy, and transfixing romancer...an exquisite drama that piercingly tests the boundaries of religious faith and forbidden romance. Daringly pr .. Screen Anarchy
5.0
Together they have written a substantive narrative regarding the confines and expectations of a Jewish Orthodox community in relation to the clearly d .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.5
All of Lelios films are about love that breaks accepted rules: The Year Of The Tiger concerns the bonds between an estranged family; Gloria depicts de .. Adelaide Review
4.0
Instead, Disobedience spreads the lives of its characters across chasms of contradiction that arent easily traversed: The movie seems less interested .. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
The best thing about the film is Ronits estrangement by being in a familiar place in which she no longer belongs and no longer has a place; her dealin ..
4.5
Disobedience isnt as bold and flashy as Fantastic Woman, but it doesnt need to be; the grim, overcast London sky (ominously executed by cinematographe .. The Spool
4.4
The trio of McAdams, Nivola, and Weisz make up the screen couple of the year, as an unconventional triad. Hollywood News
4.5
Film Reviews Disobedience deals with a vow to obey Sebastian Lelio has made a name for himself as a director not just of films about women but of film .. Kdhx
4.0
To be clear: Disobedience isnt a film that in any way condemns faith. Parade
3.5
It would be easy to call Disobedience something like Jew is the Warmest Colour and call it a day. Cinema Scope
3.8
A compelling story of impossible love under the scrutiny of religion and culture. .
4.5
This is a sensual, sexual and shocking film unveiling unorthodox relationships in an Orthodox Jewish setting. Movies and Shakers
3.0
But somehow the womens passion feels less exhilarating than perfunctory. Metro Weekly
4.5
See it and smile.If all that popcorn has left you in need of something more substantial, Disobedience (15)*** is worth a bite. Herald Scotland
2.5
If anything, it only desensitizes meand dare I say dulls the experience. Film Monthly
3.0
In a less capable directors hands, a film like this would likely amount to a worn out love triangle, but Lelio identifies the nuances within the relat .. Sa Current
4.0
Like directors Sebastian Lelios recent movie A Fantastic Woman, Disobedience is a nuanced study of grief, with Ronits mourning taking just as much a f .. Bust
4.5
From a rigorous narration and remarkable performances of the leading trio, Disobedience is a film as questioning as it is noble. Another finding of a .. La Nación (Argentina)
3.5
In Disobedience, Lelio demonstrates again his imprint virtue for the handling of strong scenes without escaping to the visual details and with it open ..
4.0
Its very contemplative and soul searching and above all, its earnest. What I Watched Tonight
3.0
shows a difficult and very sensitive versatility from the repression that defines this character. El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
3.8
Its impressive that McAdams, so charismatic in roles like Game Night, can play such a seemingly colorless character so effectively. Host Madison
3.0
The film becomes as much a study of the constraints of religion as it does a story of estrangement. The Movie Minute
4.0
But this is still a solid, earnestly acted effort (special mention to Tessa Thompson and Phylicia Rashad for beefing up the token female roles) that h .. Metro News
4.4
Weisz is dynamic in the film, delivering a superlative portrayal of an anguished daughter, while McAdams gives one of her best performances as the opp .. Victoria Advocate
3.0
Ronit and Esti are on a teeter totter of desire that tips in unexpected ways. Ex Press
2.5
Disobedience... does not achieve the necessary alchemy so that the tension between the austerity of its setting and the heartbeat of the story becomes ..
3.0
Director Sebastin Lelios portrayal of the orthodox community is exceptionally even handed; he doesnt soft pedal its stifling and anachronistic nature, .. Deep Focus
4.5
The couple and their romance is not a pretext to use art and adorn history, but it is artistic in itself, involuntarily and in essence. Cocalecas
5.0
There is something challenging in the fashioning of Dovids character, and Nivolas excellent performance brings this out well. Haaretz
0.5
Lets get some things out of the way about Disobedience, a movie thats been advertised on this very website. Auto Straddle
4.5
The famous Rachels in question Weisz and McAdams deliver bruising, dynamic performances as Ronit and Esti respectively. Auto Straddle
3.5
Their uppers (notably insatiable boss KevinLeon Dai readily er, up, for the womanizing factory owner, greasily abetted by long term councillorYi wen C .. James Wegg Review
1.0
Often a filmmaker of great visual energy, Lelio becomes slave to the depressing winter aesthetic of the films surroundings, draining the film of any p .. Sd City Beat
4.5
Disobedience is not a wholly satisfactory experience, but it is always a joy to see two actors on the same level lean into the nuances of the human he .. The Coast
4.0
The story is told subtly and indirectly through glances and whats not said. Dogandwolf
3.8
But thats a small complaint in this touching, beautifully tempered drama. Good Times
4.5
Rachel McAdams as Esti and Rachel Weisz as Ronit in Disobedience (Photo credit: Bleecker Street) The 2017 film DisobedienceChilean director Sebastian .. Bitch Media
5.0
DISOBEDIENCE offers the gifted Rachel Weisz a role worthy of her talents and Weisz gives an outstanding performance as Ronit. We Are Movie Geeks
4.5
This is a solid effort that has excellent performances, an emotional story and a perfect ending. Chilango.com
4.0
While Nivola gracefully navigates Dovids singular conflicts, Weisz and McAdams arent holding back, their characters urgent sexuality a glaring contras ..
4.5
Weisz does exceptional work here, delicately conveying all of Ronits inner conflicts as well as her long simmering antagonism towards the discriminati ..
4.0
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity .. Jmuvies Blog Spot
1.5
Once in London, Weisz captures Ronits struggle between finding comfort in her old traditions and remaining herself. Comicsverse
4.5
Those scenes will inevitably become a big talking point, but Disobedience isnt as concerned with passion as its consequences. The Pop Break
3.0
Lelio softens the edges of the love storys pain with a romantic gust of wind, swirling string heavy music and rich close ups to celebrate the commitme .. Culture Whisper
4.0
Based on the novel by Naomi Alderman, the lesbian love story is full of a quiet substance which the two female leads feed with their talent. Orcasound
4.5
A portrait of forbidden love that is transfixing and anchored by three flawless leading performances.
1.5
In Disobedience, everyone speaks softly, almost in a whisper, as if they were praying... Thats the directors choice, but it doesnt make for riveting v .. J Post
4.5
Lelios first film in English (which adds to movies like Gloria, The Year of the Tiger and A Fantastic Woman), takes up taboo themes... creating a film .. Star Telegram
4.5
Behind Ronit, we see an unkempt, rambling thorn and behind Dovid, neat, upright branches. Another Gaze
1.5
Dovid is truly the heart of DISOBEDIENCE and you have empathy for him what can he do when passion and love override commitment and community Films In Review
0.5
Disobedience lingers for some time in that space of fake tension, where the characters have the whole story but the audience has just arrived. Missoula News
4.5
There are moments of exceptional beauty in this film, warmth and affection piercing through repression, love interacting with faith, the need to expan .. Citizen Damepod
4.5
Its a rare film that can address three major themes with a single pared down narrative, and even rarer when it features three stellar performances to .. Review Film Review
4.0
Overall, Disobedience is a compelling understated drama that seethes with passion thanks to Lelios assured direction, compelling storytelling and fant .. The AU Review
4.5
It doesnt feel gratuitous and serves as a literal release of years of repressed emotions.
2.5
While Lelios film does address these points, it is disappointing that the final product is not more poignant or moving. n Epgn
4.5
This delicately handled tale of romance and acceptance is likely to remain one of the finest films of the year, as well as being further proof that Se .. Gay Essential
3.5
Lelio, fresh from his Best Foreign Language Film Oscar win for A Fantastic Woman (2017), doesnt let words define actions. Frame Rated
4.5
And one shot with grace, confidence, humor and a visual flair that even makes cans of potted meat look beautiful.Additional highlights: Israeli direct .. Times Of Israel
4.5
If youre up for a slow burn, and some magnificent acting, youll want to see it. Isthmus
1.5
Disobedience is a slow burning character study that erupts only occasionally with violent emotion. Ms En Scene
3.0
More of that exploration would have been welcome, but it never comes. Australian Book Review
3.5
click to enlarge STOLEN MOMENTS Rachel Weisz, left, and Rachel McAdams have secretsto keep in Sebastian Lelios new London set film.There used to be a .. Bohe Mian
1.5
It is a beautiful, much chattered about film that was made with art houses intelligentsia in mind, rather than queer people; the slim, impressionistic .. them.
4.5
Disobedience never seeks to condemn the orthodoxy of faith either, rather theres a recognition of its own values, and its ultimate message on the frai .. Qnews



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