
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Terror has two faces.
Directed by Mira Nair
Produced by Cine Mosaic, Mirabai Films
A tense, ambiguous psychological thriller that uses a one-on-one conversation to explore post-9/11 identity crisis, paranoia, and the collapse of the American Dream for an outsider.
In New York, a Pakistani native finds that his American Dream has collapsed in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
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Is The Reluctant Fundamentalist sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does The Reluctant Fundamentalist end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Reluctant Fundamentalist easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Reluctant Fundamentalist scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Reluctant Fundamentalist violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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