Rosewater Review (2014)

Rosewater

  Jon Stewart gives us quite the directorial debut with a film about freedom within the confines of a cell. Gael Garcia Bernal plays Maziar Bahari, a journalist who finds himself accused of being an American spy and imprisoned.

  You'd think a movie about being locked up in Iran would be pretty dark and hard to watch, which at times it was, but at other times it is actually amusing. Our main character, Maziar, is such an endearing person and the tactics he uses to restore hope to himself when everyone around is trying to break him, is incredibly inspiring to watch.

  Rosewater is filled with genuinely moving moments, funny moments, and a powerful message that makes the audience question their values. The cast is superb, the cinematography is beautiful. My only critique is that the ending felt slightly underwhelming in light of the build up. That aside, I think Rosewater is a spectacular film! 4 out of 5 stars! (It's Great)