The Citizen (2012) (original) (raw)
An Arab immigrant wins the American green card lottery, arriving in New York City on September 10, 2001.
An Arab immigrant wins the American green card lottery, arriving in New York City on September 10, 2001. (less)
Director: Sam Kadi
Starring: Khaled Nabawy, Agnes Bruckner, Rizwan Manji, William Atherton, Cary Elwes, Dana Blackstone
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Review by Brian Orndorf, October 10, 2013
4 / 10
�The Citizen� is an earnest movie, to a point where it almost reaches self-parody. It�s an immigration story set during the turbulent years after 9/11, using that open wound in American history to explore the nature of citizenship and bigotry. As well-intentioned as it is, �The Citizen� is a clumsy feature, electing a broad approach for a complex subject, breaking down the particulars of hate and suspicion into bite-sized nuggets of moralizing, ideal for easy digestion. Although satisfactorily performed, the picture is such a pedestrian effort, it�s impossible to take seriously, diluting the t ...read more...
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