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The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by
Conclusions and answers are perhaps luxuries that Sharma's film can't afford.
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
50
Predicament makes the picture kin to 2001's "Trembling Before G-d," about gay Orthodox Jews. Both docs share the same fascination and limitation.
60
New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman
We never learn why most of his subjects remain loyal to a faith that so explicitly rejects them.
60
The New York Times by Nathan Lee
Mr. Sharma's film emphasizes testimony over context to such a degree that it feels at first of little use to anyone except gay Muslims who might take comfort in knowing they're not alone. But the documentary gains depth of feeling as it goes and even develops something of a nail-biting narrative.
75
Even though the message that people should have the right to love whomever they want is hardy groundbreaking, Parvez captures some interesting conversations about what it means to be gay and Muslim.
60
Rich with compelling, often heartbreaking stories.
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The Hollywood Reporter by Ray Bennett
Much of what is shown onscreen is atmospheric filler, while the various characters describe being made outcasts because of their sexuality while holding on to their commitment to their faith.