Rotten
As a director [Ball] amplifies the flaws in his own writing; his supporting characters are too broadly pitched to take seriously, and he tends to smack you in the face with the point of every scene.
J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader
Towelhead
How can you find yourself if no one can see you?
2008 · 1h 51m · R
Drama
Directed by
Alan Ball
Overview
A young Arab-American girl struggles with her sexual obsession, a bigoted Army reservist, and her strict father during the Gulf War.
Director and cast
- Alan Ball Director
- Eugene Jones III as Thomas Bradley
- Summer Bishil as Jasira Maroun
- Gemmenne de la Peña as Denise
- Randy J. Goodwin as Mr. Bradley
- Toni Collette as Melina Hines
- Peter Macdissi as Rifat Maroun (as Peter MacDissi)
- Maria Bello as Gail Monahan
- Chase Ellison as Zack
- Lynn Collins Cast
- Aaron Eckhart Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
49%
Tomatometer
Rotten
There is hardly a scene that does not produce exquisite discomfort and a strong desire to be somewhere else.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Rotten
It wasn't enjoyable at any level.
Ben Lyons, At the Movies
Fresh
This movie will challenge you on a number of levels, including some beliefs you'd never thought you'd question.
Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies
Rotten
It is certainly possible to make a transgressive movie about children in sexual jeopardy, and to do so in ways that realistically and intelligently depict the abuse while not revelling in it.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
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