Amreeka
2009, Drama/Comedy, 1h 36m
71 Reviews 2,500+ RatingsWhat to know
A dramedy that's got a taste for the tragic as well as the poignantly comic, Amreeka adds a new sweetness to the hope and distress of the immigrant experience. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Muna Farah
Fadi Farah
Raghda Halaby
Salma
Rana Halaby
Lamis Halaby
Critic Reviews for Amreeka
All Critics (71) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (9)
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Not a subtle film, but an attractive, affecting one.
May 15, 2011 | Full Review… -
In attempt to sustain momentum, the film begins to lurch from comic-book realism to join-the-dots melodrama.
May 13, 2011 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
The film is more gentle than harsh, relying on a very fine performance from the charming Faour and settings in Palestine and Illinois that seem very real.
May 13, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 -
The political issues are a little heavy handed but the story - partly drawn from the director's own experience - works best when it focuses on the personal.
May 12, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
You'll end up baffled that a film built on such shaky foundations can end up being so impossibly sweet.
May 10, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Likeable but lightweight, Dabis' emigration tale plays largely for laughs, sapping some of the drama from the storyline.
May 9, 2011 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Amreeka
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Jun 04, 2014A middling film about the trials and tribulations of a Palestinian family and their new home in America. When things are bad, they are truly bad and when they are good, things are perfect. Unfortunately that loses reality in a film.John B Super Reviewer
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Dec 29, 2012By the end, the messaging gets so heavy-handed that the movie loses some credibility with its intended audience. But if you're an American, you know there is truth to all of it, and this film provides an opportunity to put yourself in a Palestinian's shoes and feel a bit of their experience.Matthew S Super Reviewer
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Apr 07, 2012A stealth political piece about a Palestinian family's rough immigration to heartland America, effectively put across by a lovable cast. Here is a writer/director to watch.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Oct 29, 2011I was kind of "meh" with this one. I liked it, but I didn't love it. I guess from the cover I expected more of a comedy.. and it is kind of funny.... but not too as it deals with a serious topic. It probably works better in the more serious parts, but I felt like I didn't really connect too well with any of it. The cast are good and you do hope to see them do well, but by the end of the film I was glad to see it finish too. Not really sure what the problem was exactly. And the pipe smoking really put me off at the end as well as it seemed irresponsible with all the kids at the table (just a little pet hate of mine!). Don't know... maybe worth a watch on tv for free, but not one to seek out.Nicki M Super Reviewer
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