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- With no real suspense to stiffen its spine, THE OPPONENT often seems to be an out-of-shape contender, not flabby, but hardly championship material. Although the lackluster musical score doesn't help matters, the film is edited with uncommon precision.
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Feb 21, 2023 · Opponent does the best with the filmmaker’s personal experience, putting patriarch Iman (Payman Maadi) and his family in a hotel that serves as a shelter for refugees asking for asylum in Sweden.
- Senior Writer
May 30, 2024 · Opponent Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Ben Turner The Pink Lens. A nuanced and affecting drama centred on a deeply compound character, this is a moving...
Mar 11, 2023 · Mar 11, 2023 2:41pm PT. ‘Opponent’ Review: A Refugee Turns to Wrestling in a Sharp, Stressful Social Thriller. 'A Separation' star Payman Maadi gives another riveting, on-edge performance in this...
- Guy Lodge
93% Tomatometer 15 Reviews In the aftermath of a devastating rumor, Iman and his family have been forced to flee Iran. As refugees, they end up in a run-down hotel in northern Sweden.
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- Peyman Moaadi
- Milad Alami
- Drama
Feb 25, 2023 · The protagonist of this tightly knotted drama — played in a knockout performance by Payman Maadi, churning with rage, desire and pained vulnerability — is imprisoned by his silence, literally...
Apr 8, 2024 · Opponent Film Review: Powerful Refugee Story. Headlined by a brilliant performance by the lead actor, Opponent tells a tale of tolerance and acceptance with documentary undertones.
Apr 16, 2024 · While Opponent, the latest movie by writer/director Milad Alami, excels performance-wise, it's too long, complicated and underexplored for its own good.
