Next to Her Reviews

Maximilian Von Thun
CineVue
April 9, 2019
Director Asaf Korman, writer Liron Ben-Shlush and cinematographer Amit Yasur have come together to create what is a remarkably assured debut feature. The script is psychologically convincing and full of fascinating little details.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
Rosalynn Try-Hane
Battle Royale With Cheese
August 21, 2018
This is the best film I have seen in 2016 - well written, good direction that allowed the actresses to act and space for the audience to take it all in and draw their own conclusions. A must see!
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Uri Klein
Haaretz
January 12, 2018
Every scene is good, its careful design enhancing the movie's portrayal of a human reality and eliciting the right response from the audience. Few movies warrant such unhesitating praise.
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Paul M. Bradshaw
Total Film
January 2, 2017
It might leave you utterly traumatised, but this is one of the most daring, sensitive love stories in recent memory.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
Edward Porter
Sunday Times (UK)
December 18, 2016
A largely convincing and rewarding drama.
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Allan Hunter
Daily Express (UK)
March 14, 2016
An uncomfortable, unflinching tale of jealousy and resentment.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
Mark Kermode
Observer (UK)
March 13, 2016
Heartfelt, moving and honest ...
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
David Parkinson
Radio Times
March 11, 2016
A discreet and compellingly authentic study of misplaced devotion that makes oppressive use of claustrophobic interiors to capture a dependency that is both affecting and unsettling.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
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David Jenkins
Little White Lies
March 11, 2016
A simple, clear-sighted drama which never attempts to convince it has all the solutions.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
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Kevin Maher
Times (UK)
March 10, 2016
Unapologetic and unflinching in equal turns.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
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Leslie Felperin
Guardian
March 10, 2016
Shlush's screenplay, based on her own experiences, is admirable for its unflinching honesty, but there are odd flashes of humour and warmth to lighten up the bleak.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
David Parkinson
Empire Magazine
March 10, 2016
Intelligently scripted, tactfully directed and superbly played, this is a compelling study in doing the right things for the wrong reasons.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
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Kate Lloyd
Time Out
March 7, 2016
Explores the line where caring becomes selfish rather than selfless.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5
Allan Hunter
The List
March 7, 2016
An uncomfortable but compelling human drama.
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5
Hannah Brown
Jerusalem Post
March 1, 2016
Next to Her is a beautifully made film, but I wish it were more of a call to action to help fix problems in the social welfare system than an experience so depressing that it is hard to drag yourself out of your seat afterwards.
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Jennie Kermode
Eye for Film
February 23, 2015
Ben-Shlush is riveting in the central role.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5
Kent Turner
Film-Forward.com
June 18, 2014
A complex first film that carefully trods a tightrope
Full Review | Original Score: 3/4