I wanted to rate this film a 7 at first, mainly due to an inexplicable anger I felt toward Iran. I am not American, neither am I European, but I have lived in both parts of the globe to have been brain washed enough into perceiving Iran as one of the "evil ones". And it wasn't until I saw this film that I came to realize my biases. I kept judging the socio-political structure of the country, as if it is my position to do so. This a funny film. period. The cultural nuances make it a bit quirky at times, but if you are well traveled or a fan of foreign films in general, then you should be equipped to deal with the quirkiness. Either way, it's a positive cultural revelation of Iran on some levels. I would have given it a higher rating if the pace wasn't a bit slow for my liking.
Review of The Lizard
