This 1991 film -- Ray's last -- is far from his best, but its delicate, loosely structured domestic satire rewards viewer patience.
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08/29/06
The Stranger (1991)
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Reviews Counted:7
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Average Rating:8/10
Synopsis: When a world traveller returns to his niece's home in Calcutta after 35 years, his niece welcomes him as a respected elder. Her family, however, suspicious that he's an imposter, puts him on trial... [More]
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The work can be taken strictly as a charming drama or as something much deeper -- and that's perhaps the key to any great work.
07/12/06
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06/24/06
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06/17/05
A small, gentle, exquisitely realized comedy about, among other things, family loyalties and trust in a world in which traditions have been devalued.
08/30/04
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05/24/03
This film is filled with the director's deep feelings about the observations he has made during his lifetime regarding the affects of civilization...
01/01/00
It shows all the virtues of a master artist in full maturity.
01/01/00
Top CriticA fitting ending to Ray's 30-film career.
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