Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi Reviews

There's nothing unique about Zarhin's plot ... but she portrays the intra-family dynamics with unusual honesty and accuracy.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Credit the disarming cast, especially Oshri Cohen as the boy and Arie Ellias as his eccentric grandfather. They help turn what could be a standard comedy into a life-affirming, enjoyable one.

| Original Score: 3/4

Though the film deals with some heavy issues, director Shemi Zarhin uses a generally light touch, rightly believing that a family drama does not have to be loud to make an impact.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4

This is the simplest and sweetest of films, punctuated by several exceptional performances (especially lead actor Oshri Cohen) and just the right mixture of humor and pathos.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5

The picture is a bland procession of loosely framed close-ups, which serve only to underline the amateurish performances.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5

The movie's ragged charms work on you, even if you're steeped in coming-of-age storylines.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4

Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi is an Israeli drama that nicely conveys a sensitive teenager's awakening to his own special identity and talents.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Abrasive and unfunny.

Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/5

It also seems, like Shlomi himself, a bit naive and formless.

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It's sweet, with more than a hint of lemon.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5

Coming-of-age Israeli style in a small film loaded with subtext.

Full Review | Original Score: B+

This unbearably sweet dramedy about an Israeli teen who spends his time fixing his family's troubles looks to get by on the good looks of its male cast.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/4

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