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Predictable as Satin Rouge's plot points may be, it ultimately resists characterization as an amiable and conventional tale of sexual rebirth.
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Christian Science Monitor by David Sterritt
Sincere acting and heartfelt filmmaking add energy to this unassuming Tunisian drama.
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New Times (L.A.) by Gregory Weinkauf
The nuances of the performances -- in dialogue and dance -- and the rich, organic feel of the locations mark Amari as a director of significant promise.
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Liam Lacey
Part of the charm of Satin Rouge is that it avoids the obvious with humour and lightness.
60
TV Guide Magazine by Maitland McDonagh
Vividly photographed in shimmering colors and driven by a propulsive score.
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Los Angeles Times by Manohla Dargis
Belly dancing isn't always the most thrilling of dances, but it's a blast to see these women shaking and rolling because they're so thoroughly in charge of the male clientele and their own sexuality.
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Though far from perfect -- the film is predictable -- Satin Rouge is a refreshing view of a foreign culture.
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New York Post by Megan Lehmann
A sensual performance from Abbass buoys the flimsy story.
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The New York Times by Stephen Holden
The movie rides on Ms. Abbass's serenely confident performance. As Lilia metamorphoses from a shy housebound widow into a woman calmly rejoicing in her body and her sexuality, Ms. Abbass marks her character's every blush and hesitation in the process of letting go with a winning delicacy and sweetness.