Arranged

The film presents quite a relatable view of a multicultural society. It has only confirmed my belief that minorities that are the most vocal because they are supposedly discriminated against by society are not exactly brimming with tolerance towards others themselves. The story itself was depressingly funny, the funniest part being the realization that if Jews and Muslims didn't call their god a different name, they wouldn't be that much different. The film only reinforced my certainty that it's best to be an atheist. (22/05/2017)

It is said that American indie filmmakers don’t know what to make movies about, so they make movies about themselves. Arranged partially demonstrates this, as it is based on the experience of one of the producers and its first third captures the viewer’s interest with its extraordinary authenticity. The actresses are spontaneous and their shy smiles are natural. Nothing forced. When the screenplay exhausts the potential of the situation consisting in “Orthodox Jewish woman meets Muslim man”, it starts to look back on the story, which turns out to be a more or less standard romantic comedy. There are clichés, such as visiting the grandmother’s grave, a montage of unsuitable suitors and an argument with the mother, who of course doesn’t understand anything.   Thanks in part to the actress playing Rochel, who resembles Jennifer Connelly, Arranged turns out to be a clever and likable film and, given its school setting, I will refrain from nit-picking it for its occasional didacticism. 70% (30/08/2011)