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Documentary about an American basketball player who takes a job playing in an Iranian league and forms an unlikely friendship with three outspoken Iranian women. Cast:Kevin Sheppard, Leah Sheppard, Laleh, Elaheh, Hilda, Zoran Majkic, Kami Jamshidvand, Ali Doraghi, Mehdi ShirjangDirector:Till SchauderRelease Date:September 28, 2012DVD Release: TBD From:PaladinLength:1 hr 30 min
The Iran Job played in limited release to very good reviews. • Cynthia Fuchs wrote for Pop Matters, "...indicates the complications Elaheh and her friends face each day, their efforts to follow their parents' edicts but also to explore the world around them.... inspiring..." More Reviews Below...
The Iran Job Positive Reviews (11 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (5 Reviews)
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD "...observant documentary avoids pedagogy; it's not always artful, but it has a relaxed, light touch that never topples into pretension."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 180 words, 10/12/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...one of those documentaries that is sad and hopeful in equal measure and exceptional in its storytelling... a remarkably apolitical political film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 09/28/12
Odie Henderson, Chicago Sun-Times: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "I wished I'd gotten either the sports documentary or the life-in-Iran documentary. Combining them seems to give both halves short shrift, despite strong moments..."(See all of Odie Henderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 1,182 words, 03/29/13
Michael Nordine, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...the film could hardly be described as anti-Iran... Kevin Sheppard makes friends with nearly everyone he meets... both modest and moving..."(See all of Michael Nordine's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 224 words, 09/26/12
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
The Iran Job has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (5 Reviews)
Michael Nordine, Village Voice/LA Weekly: GOOD "...the film could hardly be described as anti-Iran... Kevin Sheppard makes friends with nearly everyone he meets... both modest and moving..."(See all of Michael Nordine's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 224 words, 09/26/12
Sam Adams, AV Club: EXCELLENT(cg) "...the cultural context enriches the movie's real story, which is less about Kevin Sheppard's life in Iran than about the people he meets."(See all of Sam Adams's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 431 words, 10/11/12
Cynthia Fuchs, Pop Matters: EXCELLENT(cg) "...indicates the complications Elaheh and her friends face each day, their efforts to follow their parents' edicts but also to explore the world around them.... inspiring..."(See all of Cynthia Fuchs's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 898 words, 06/26/12
Diego Costa, Slant: WEAK(cg) "Although Schauder devotes a lot of screen time to the Iranian girls, the film too often reads like an MTV-like video diary about a local sports celebrity..."(See all of Diego Costa's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 484 words, 10/12/12
HIGHBROW PRESS (3 Reviews)
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD "...observant documentary avoids pedagogy; it's not always artful, but it has a relaxed, light touch that never topples into pretension."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 180 words, 10/12/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...one of those documentaries that is sad and hopeful in equal measure and exceptional in its storytelling... a remarkably apolitical political film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 09/28/12
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon: VERY GOOD "...strange and rousing... Kevin Sheppard turns out to be a wonderfully complicated character with an introspective nature and genuine leadership qualities.... heartfelt..."(See all of Andrew O'Hehir's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 858 words, 10/09/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (4 Reviews)
Justin Chang, Daily Variety: GOOD "...shaggy but involving... serves as an elementary primer on life in Iran, capturing the strong Islamic influence yet also celebrating the warmth, humor and humanity..."(See all of Justin Chang's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 529 words, 07/08/12
Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: OUTSTANDING "...one of those documentaries that is sad and hopeful in equal measure and exceptional in its storytelling... a remarkably apolitical political film."(See all of Betsy Sharkey's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 742 words, 09/28/12
David DeWitt, New York Times: GOOD "...observant documentary avoids pedagogy; it's not always artful, but it has a relaxed, light touch that never topples into pretension."(See all of David DeWitt's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 180 words, 10/12/12
15.8 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
The Iran Job's reviews are separated by an average 15.8 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
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Coverage:The Iran Job's reviews cover 11.5% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 6,150 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 559 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 10 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
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