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Yes
2004
YES is the story of a passionate love affair between an American woman (Joan Allen) and a Middle-Eastern man (Simon Abkarian) in which they confront some of the greatest conflicts of our generation - religious, political and sexual. Sam Neill plays the betrayed and betraying politician husband and Shirley Henderson a .. Read more
| Starring | Joan Allen, Simon Abkarian, Sam Neill, Shirley Henderson |
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| Director | Sally Potter |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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One of the most impressive and multi-layered explorations of the international fault lines made terminally apparent by... read more on Time Out
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Potter's finest film. A real treat.
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Brilliant.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful
er .... no !
I'm struggling to comprehend some of the flowery plaudits lavished on this film in previous reviews? even comparing Sally Potter with The Bard!
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19 out of 28 people found this review helpful
Stikingly beautiful!
Yes is possibly the most beautiful film I have ever seen.
Sally Potter began work on this film on September 12, 2001. The impact of the previous day... more -
15 out of 22 people found this review helpful
My Love Was Never This Lyrical
The clarity of vision, both in look and content really captured my attention. I thought the conceit of having all the prose in rhyme might alienate me but most ... more
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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19 out of 28 people found this review helpful
Stikingly beautiful!
Yes is possibly the most beautiful film I have ever seen.
Sally Potter began work on this film on September 12, 2001. The impact of the previous day... more -
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Yes please
Perhaps more 'maybe' than yes. This is an unconventional love story not only because the words are spoken in rhyme but because the two lovers are from ... more
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21 out of 22 people found this review helpful
er .... no !
I'm struggling to comprehend some of the flowery plaudits lavished on this film in previous reviews? even comparing Sally Potter with The Bard!
more -
19 out of 28 people found this review helpful
Stikingly beautiful!
Yes is possibly the most beautiful film I have ever seen.
Sally Potter began work on this film on September 12, 2001. The impact of the previous day... more -
15 out of 22 people found this review helpful
My Love Was Never This Lyrical
The clarity of vision, both in look and content really captured my attention. I thought the conceit of having all the prose in rhyme might alienate me but most ... more
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11 out of 12 people found this review helpful
yes..yes....YES...YES!!!
If you only have time for one movie this week, make it this one! No, you don't have to be a feminist (nor even a woman) to sink into the hypnotic cross ... more
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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Not sure...
The rhymig was a bit annoying I have to say. Interesting film though, but would not call it entertining. A bit like a theatre tv production. I'd rather go ... more
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- Kalina from London
- Posted 14 Oct 2008 10:00
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Yes please
Perhaps more 'maybe' than yes. This is an unconventional love story not only because the words are spoken in rhyme but because the two lovers are from ... more
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Ground-breaking cinema!
A contemporary love story told in iambic pentameter. Who would have thought it could've worked? But it does.
This is a powerful and poignant ... more -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Less than the sum of its parts.
I'll start by saying that I watch a lot of low-budget films and like odd concepts or new ideas. I didn't read any reviews before watching this. I can&#... more
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Critics' reviews (3)
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One of the most impressive and multi-layered explorations of the international fault lines made terminally apparent by... read more on Time Out
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Potter's finest film. A real treat.
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Brilliant.
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