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A Prophet

2009
Drama
Crime
2h 35m
A young Arab man is sent to a French prison where he becomes a mafia kingpin.
Directed by:
Jacques Audiard Jacques Audiard
Written by:
Jacques Audiard Jacques Audiard Thomas Bidegain Thomas Bidegain Abdel Raouf Dafri Abdel Raouf Dafri Nicolas Peufaillit
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Starring:
Niels Arestrup Niels Arestrup Antoine Basler Leïla Bekhti Leïla Bekhti Pierre Leccia Alaa Safi Tahar Rahim Tahar Rahim Gilles Cohen Farid Elouardi Farid Elouardi Adel Bencherif Hichem Yacoubi Reda Kateb Reda Kateb Jean-Philippe Ricci
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Genres:
Drama, Crime
AKA:
prophète, Un
Country:
France
Languages:
French, Arabic, Corsican
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2009
Drama
Crime
2h 35m
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astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 29 Jan 2010
85
93rd
An exceptional film centering on an exceptional raw performance from its central character, a 19-year-old French Arabic prisoner played by Tahar Rahim. Watch out for this young actor! He carries the film like a veteran. The supporting cast are all top-notch too and the atmosphere created is realistic and brutal. Despite running 2.5 hours, the film is enthralling and feels shorter. My only complaint is that Malik's dreams and ambitions for life after his prison term were not explored at all.
Rated 29 Jan 2010
ytadelYtadel
Rated 27 Mar 2010
7
84th
Nothing in it is particularly surprising or new, but it's an uncommonly well-made, well-acted and involving prison / crime saga. It's two and a half hours long and I still wanted more when the credits started rolling. I'd love to see a sequel. (Hey, if Godfather II worked, I don't see why Prophet II couldn't.) Definitely was robbed of Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars. My only complaint: the bright white subtitles that frequently got washed out against the background. Unacceptable.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
kasperlKasperL
Rated 10 Mar 2010
80
86th
Intense scenes abound in this prison film meets gangster film. The supernatural elements I didn't need; the same goes for the Ryad subplot. Also, some of the reasoning was peculiar (e.g., why would Cesar put Malik on a plane when he could make a phone call etc.) and the titular concept of Malik as a prophet virtually unexplored. Too bad the movie isn't tighter - Arestrup and Rahim are wonderful, really.
Rated 10 Mar 2010
febrarofebraro
Rated 15 Mar 2010
75
45th
A very solid movie that never quite breaks into brilliance.
Rated 15 Mar 2010
langelundLangelund
Rated 22 Dec 2010
70
67th
I made the mistake of watching this the day after the superior, sharper and thematically similar Danish prison movie 'R'. In comparison 'A Prophet' feels less real, just a tad staged in the latter half and somewhat over-forced dramatically. And way too long. Definitely still a forceful and original coming of age-story driven by frighteningly well-acted performances - but not quite the truly captivating masterpiece I expected.
Rated 22 Dec 2010
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 04 Sep 2009
8
78th
Raw and compelling portrait of prison life, with the occasional dash of the surreal. Feels a bit on the long side, with a strong first act followed by an overlong second one without converging in a cathartic climax. The direction is strong, though, and Rahim commands the screen.
Rated 04 Sep 2009
farquaadfarquaad
Rated 03 Mar 2010
98
99th
I'm disconcerted when a new film engages me as one of the all-time greats. Un prophète deserves every bit. Audiard crafted a film not only visceral, emotional and challenging, but entertaining (in the broadest sense; I am entertained by all good film). Malik is a stunning character put forth by a stunning performance, a character that simultaneously disgusts with despicable malice and inspires with bravery, perseverance and vulnerability. I felt for Malik, and confusingly so. Required viewing.
Rated 03 Mar 2010
duderDuder
Rated 04 Mar 2010
75
89th
A really great prison drama, I don't know why but it reminded me of In the Name of Father even though they have nothing to do with each other. Didn't get bored for a second through the 150 mins, so i guess it's good right? The acting and directing was great.
Rated 04 Mar 2010
rocketluccoRocketlucco
Rated 25 Jul 2010
55
42nd
Overall Enjoyment: 25/40, Plot/Themes: 10/20, Cinematography/Direction: 10/20, Acting/Writing: 10/20 An interesting if not somewhat predictable film. The characters are fine and the plot is good, but the story has been told before and nothing that happens is really very surprising. An engaging watch, but I don't really feel the need to see it again.
Rated 25 Jul 2010
goremeatgoremeat
Rated 24 Jul 2011
70
59th
Something about the incredulous, continuous series of fortuitous events for the protagonist undercut the otherwise reality-focussed edge to the film. Some of the symbolic 'ghost' stuff seemed a bit stupid, as did the titles that transparently aimed to jolt you out of immersion. Very good atmosphere and well played out introduction to a character unsettled by the threat of prison.... but a long way from 'great'.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
bofbof
Rated 15 Nov 2011
77
75th
French mafia drama set in a prison. Echoes both 70s New Hollywood and French realism, which is to say it looks good, takes its time (perhaps a little too much time at 150 minutes), delivers solid characters and doesn't rub your face in a moral at the end. Quite lovely.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 15 Mar 2010
85
92nd
Almost perfect prison-movie with some of the best acting you'll be likely to see for a long while. It also manages to juggle between a number of genres, blending them seamlessly... Best Prison Movie since Shawshank!
Rated 15 Mar 2010
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 16 Jul 2010
88
78th
This is an extremely well done film, and I'm giving it a high score for a good reason (acting, editing, directing, story) but there was still something about this movie, a sort of emotionally detached feeling and the sense that the story was just kind of trodding along without consequence. I suppose if Rahim had showed more emotion it might've worked better, but the most I remember was him killing Reyeb and when he finally gets out, he felt too stiff I think. Otherwise this is a fine film.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
juggernautrJuggernautR
Rated 23 Apr 2020
90
91st
One of the great prison/crime movies of all time
Rated 23 Apr 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 16 Jul 2020
94
89th
Gripping and insightful character study manages a difficult balancing act of depicting the gradual hardening of Rahim's "innocent" into a brutal kingpin, set against the relentless, never ending tediousness of life as a long term prisoner. Beautifully performed by all, with a mesmerising supporting part for Arestrup as the by turns repulsive and irresistible prison crime lord. A galvanising and hypnotic experience, which arguably loses some of its power when it ventures outside the prison gates.
Rated 16 Jul 2020
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 22 Mar 2010
90
95th
Instant classic. I guess it has its flaws but I'm a sucker for both mafia and prison films so this was just a treat. Excellent performances from Arestrup and Rahim.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
nepetaNepeta
Rated 05 Feb 2013
85
80th
Successful both as genre entertainment and as arthouse introspection. It not only creates a world of gritty realism but also elevates it to something higher, both more engaging than the dreary Gommorah and more nourishing than something full of energy, style and confidence but lacking in soul like Goodfellas. Repulsively violent, containing excellent magical realism touches (the deer!) and with a great relationship, founded on two terrific performances, at the heart of it this is a great film.
Rated 05 Feb 2013
walkaboutwalkabout
Rated 19 Feb 2010
90
97th
A masterpiece... Tahar Rahim is a revelation.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
derdudeDerDude
Rated 26 Mar 2012
5
34th
I really wanted to love this movie, it is very well acted and full of memorable scenes, but it just wants to explore too many themes, becomes unfocused and ultimately fails to deliver any of them sufficiently.
Rated 26 Mar 2012
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 21 Feb 2012
79
70th
A fine prison film. Tahar Rahim plays Malik with the same caring intensity as a French Tom Hardy, and everyone else gives equally noteworthy performances. But the film seems to be constantly circling some kind of greater subtext or moral it never quite commits to - lost somewhere between religion, mysticism, race and the political infrastructure - which means it feels simply like a superior drama, not a masterpiece of film design.
Rated 21 Feb 2012
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 26 Oct 2011
4
70th
This movie is as genuinely hard and gritty as they come, and not as a matter of mere affectation. The characters are fully seasoned and extremely believable, courtesy of some great performances (particularly Rahim in the lead and Niels Arestrup as the intimidating Cesar). The plot is nice and complex, but without being difficult to follow, and traces Malik's continuing descent into the criminal underworld brilliantly. There's really nothing not to like here.
Rated 26 Oct 2011
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 02 Dec 2013
4
52nd
it probably works best as a narrative, because once we try and uncover the meaning of various things, in particular the purpose of the prophet, it comes apart a little bit. this isn't to say it's without merit - far from it - as it is a largely riveting tale of a man's 6-year stay in prison, and the complex rivalry that exists there, though the whole presentation does seem a bit overplayed and unrealistic.
Rated 02 Dec 2013
navidchopnavidchop
Rated 14 Oct 2012
95
98th
a masterpiece of audiard !
Rated 14 Oct 2012
armondwhiteArmondWhite
Rated 14 Dec 2010
1
0th
Audiard's fancy camera and music mannerisms are as trashy and superfluous as a Michael Mann movie: using "Mack the Knife" as a theme doesn't match Brecht but reveals Audiard's essential lack of interest in Malik's culture.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 19 Apr 2010
100
97th
Audiard's latest is a genuine masterpiece: a 2,5h epic about the rise of a small-time crook thrown in a prison system marked by ethnic and cultural diversity. The protagonist arrives as a 19-year-old teen, convicted of beating up some cops, but as time goes by he manages to rise in the prison hierarchy. He receives appreciation and admiration, but it all comes at a price: the face of the man he has killed keeps haunting him.
Rated 19 Apr 2010
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 05 Feb 2023
85
94th
The best french film i have ever seen, and its even better as the actors aren’t even french. The films does lack in soundtrack, but the lack of makes it even more colourless and black and white which makes the theme and genre really come out of its shell further. It is the most believable and ascending story of a man who had nothing gains everything. Shining shit to gold even if the gold was stolen instead of being mined
Rated 05 Feb 2023
bharathbharath
Rated 14 Jan 2011
83
95th
This movie is a very well done movie based on prison life, something that is close to matching the Shawshank Redemption. The movie is engaging all throughout and builds each character very well. The acting be everyone of the cast is really good. Some people feel that movie is a bit long, but in my opinion there is not one minute that has been wasted. The movie is backed with a very good background score. A must see for one and all.
Rated 14 Jan 2011
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 18 Jun 2011
86
94th
It's been a long time since I've seen a movie brimming with so many different robust interpretations -- political and religious parables chief among them, to my mind. Yet it also works as a stylish but straightforward genre piece. A very impressive film.
Rated 18 Jun 2011
td888td888
Rated 28 Mar 2010
91
99th
An absolute masterpiece. Incredible performance by Tahar Rahim
Rated 28 Mar 2010
insaneinsane
Rated 12 May 2011
67
64th
Shawshank scarface in french
Rated 12 May 2011
terrymacterrymac
Rated 29 May 2010
85
93rd
Very good. The prison scenes are deftly handled, the performances solid and the story compelling. The occasional flashes of mysticism didn't harm it at all, and it felt a good bit shorter than the generous running time.
Rated 29 May 2010
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 01 Mar 2010
85
75th
The storyline seems all 2 real as we follow the "prophet" (in an Oscar-worthy performance) as he's clearly forced in2 many a nightmarish corner. What separates this from being "just" a hugely powerful argument for prison reform is the paradox that runs throughout the first 2 hours of the film, where the more he achieves the less options he seems to have, turning even days-on-leave in2 a series of loathsome tasks. The denoument leaves2 much extrapolation2 the viewer but it's clear where it counts
Rated 01 Mar 2010
anilscnanilscn
Rated 28 Oct 2021
60
66th
edit: aylar sonra 55 olan puanı 60'a çıkarıyorum. belirli bir sebebi yok. ama önceki yorumumu tekrarlıyorum. 2009 yapımı bir film için felaket klişe. azınlık tarafgirliği hariç aksiyon filmi kadar anlamsız.
Rated 28 Oct 2021
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 21 Jul 2011
83
70th
Yet another gangster biopic, although the shorter time-span of the plot (a prison sentence) is welcome, as is the focus it lends the location. Disappointingly, the "gritty realism" is diluted by the usual stock cliches and prison life isn't quite like this.
Rated 21 Jul 2011
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 22 Nov 2015
6
54th
Great acting all around, especially by Tahar Rahim, but I wasn't really sold on the transformation of the protagonist.
Rated 22 Nov 2015
evranaevrana
Rated 30 Dec 2021
93
95th
Wow, just wow... I haven't watched such an effortlessly realistic movie for a long long time. It is engorging, with unreal acting; so good that it feels like a reality show (hats off to Arestrup and Rahim particularly). It has such a tight and wonderful script on top of that. Particularly Reyeb, the guilty conscience as a criminal consultant trick (with smokes coming out of the cuts and all) is a masterstroke. Best prison story I have seen since OZ.
Rated 30 Dec 2021
pigletPiglet
Rated 30 Nov 2009
82
94th
Excellent film about the rise of a young thug into a big-shot behind bars.
Rated 30 Nov 2009
filmfreak88filmfreak88
Rated 13 Apr 2010
90
96th
Totally absorbing prison drama. It manages to be both gritty and moving without any form of sentimental or sensationalistic compromise. Also, it is a thoroughly engaging and uncommonly interesting character study. I would have given it a perfect score but I can't shake off the fact that the second half of the film became a little too convoluted and at times, confusing and improbable. But I'm going to give this a second viewing to see if I might pick up significant things I may have missed.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 15 Mar 2010
87
87th
Slick crime drama with great performances and style. Although I wouldn't say anything in it breaks new ground, it is nearly flawless in its construction as it follows a young man through his prison conversion from weakling to kingpin.
Rated 15 Mar 2010
lightshadowlightshadow
Rated 23 Dec 2021
93
90th
Ölüm çukuru hapisaneden doğuma giden bu yolculuk klasik bir holywood yapımından öte incelikle işlenmiş muazzam sürükleyici bir yapıt. Film senaryosu çekimleri ve ana kahramanın yükselişi çok etkileyiciydi. Normal şartlarda izlediğim bir filmi tekrardan izlemem ancak bu filmi 2 veya 3 defa sevdiklerim ile izlemek için izledim. Anonim karaktersiz ana karakterin zorlu ve acılı yaşam döngüsünün içinde nasıl geliştiğine şaşacaksınız ve hayatın görünmeyen yüzü ile derin bir ilişki kuracaksınız. Aldığı
Rated 23 Dec 2021
kavuKavu
Rated 10 Jan 2011
87
89th
Arestrup is brilliant, Rahim is pretty good too and Audiard creates a suitably gritty mood for this modern French Scarface.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
henrikHenrik
Rated 18 May 2012
81
87th
There is something about prisons that makes them perfect as film settings, maybe it's the confined location, the desperation, every feeling seems increased in intensity. This is one of the best in the sub-genre, blending in some gangster subplots. The gripping main plot with a coming of age-story IS very (maybe too) long, but intense scenes abound, great acting, and the detailed, facetted filmmaking makes you tentative to every shot and every word.
Rated 18 May 2012
robertaRoberta
Rated 09 Feb 2011
77
61st
Very good! Excellent actor. It's impossible not to undersatnd his journey. More of human misery.
Rated 09 Feb 2011
hutchy212hutchy212
Rated 27 Jun 2010
85
93rd
Fantastic film, bit of a slow starter but a must watch!!
Rated 27 Jun 2010
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
84
89th
A great prison drama about identity under oppression with a tight but nuanced structure & a stellar lead performance. Reminded me a bit of Cronenberg's later work not least for the visceral impact it often goes for. You could argue that the whole metaphysical layer is vague, shallow & pretentious but I honestly found it a refreshing & natural extension of the drama as it related to the main character's psychological & spiritual transformation. Depressing yet also weirdly uplifting piece of work.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 04 Apr 2015
90
89th
So rich, so complex, such a deeply realised world. Such exquisitely-paced, compelling filmmaking. Had me in its clutches from beginning to end.
Rated 04 Apr 2015
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 16 Dec 2017
5
19th
idk it was made well but I don't like prison stuff. I really appreciated the realism of the gun stuff though.
Rated 16 Dec 2017
darkcloudDarkCloud
Rated 17 Jan 2016
90
83rd
So well made, meticulously perfect portrayal of prison life and the factionalism in it. As the protagonist shows - in a flawless, impeccable performance - only experience, manipulation and betrayal give rise to a hardened criminal.
Rated 17 Jan 2016
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 14 Nov 2017
73
80th
At times I thought it was overly cliche but the acting was phenomenal and the movie has a likable cast to go along with it. It seems to be a common complaint, but I agree that the movie should have been shorter because a lot of scenes felt overly padded. A decent but not phenomenal movie overall.
Rated 14 Nov 2017
helfen419helfen419
Rated 13 Aug 2010
70
39th
Cookie cutter prison movie.
Rated 13 Aug 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 14 Oct 2011
90
85th
I think I'm racist against mustaches, but I spent the entire movie thinking about Godfather Part II. That's a good thing, though. At times, I'll be honest, I got a little lost in the plot, especially every time there was a jump forward in time. That was probably deliberate though, which is fine, because was back into it after a minute or two.
Rated 14 Oct 2011
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 28 May 2012
69
83rd
Agree with some of the criticisms about this film. The "prophet" theme is not well developed and doesn't go anywhere. I would have liked to have seen it taken out. Other than that it is a stark, memorable gangster film about a lowly Arab's rise through the prison hierarchy. Love the acting, the main character's arc, the pacing, and the believably gritty atmosphere.
Rated 28 May 2012
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 31 Dec 2020
96
90th
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Rated 31 Dec 2020
buffratingsbuffratings
Rated 15 Apr 2017
93
91st
One of the most engaging films in recent memory, A Prophet is a gripping drama that features a star-turning performance in Tahar Rahim.
Rated 15 Apr 2017
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 04 Mar 2019
80
75th
Its first 30 minutes are so harrowing that the following two hours never come close to matching its mastery of eliciting unbearable dread, but it's as taut and thoughtful a prison piece as anything that's come out in the last decade.
Rated 04 Mar 2019
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
84
92nd
* Casting, Acting : 9 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 9 * Ease of Viewing :8 * Naked Eye : 9
Rated 26 Oct 2012
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 23 Aug 2010
7
65th
Brutal and gritty. Seemingly unexplored at times which is weird due to the two and a half hour running time. An enthralling watch. Its also very well made.
Rated 23 Aug 2010
zayankZayanK
Rated 04 Oct 2011
87
77th
Tahar Rahim is superb.
Rated 04 Oct 2011
simpliciosimplicio
Rated 29 Sep 2010
83
74th
A few sublime touches elevate this beyond standard prison food-chain fare. El Djebena's little escapes, mental and physical, reveal the innocence and enchantment taken from him with incarceration. Unfortunately the length of his imprisonment dilutes the experience, necessitating weaker structural elements like the montage sequences and chapter titles, and the characters fail to hold interest all the way through. But the brilliance of individual moments ("Animals are coming!") is never oversold.
Rated 29 Sep 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 08 Mar 2012
65
71st
Generally well-done, though less "gritty" and "realistic" than is claimed, and not above throwing in a few clichés along the way, to convince the audience of the "humanity" of the protagonist.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
mobzyMobzy
Rated 04 Jan 2011
85
46th
A great gangster movie, and one of the best i've seen in a while. I recommended you give it a shot, its really good.
Rated 04 Jan 2011
cruelclowncruelclown
Rated 21 May 2010
95
97th
I couldn't finish this, fearing it would end in a silly way. A fantastic movie in any sense, cinematography, script and especially acting.
Rated 21 May 2010
daveinchwelldaveinchwell
Rated 22 May 2012
87
55th
great example of french cinema. I must admit though, I did turn it off after about 40 minutes the first time round due to the dour content and my own particular mood. In giving it a second chance though, I discovered a compelling story of a young Corsican in a French prison. While not trying to give away the ending, suffice it to say that you will walk away from this film with a smile on your face. Near epic.
Rated 22 May 2012
stainStain
Rated 09 Mar 2010
20
19th
Brutal, unpleasant, and surprisingly monotonous
Rated 09 Mar 2010
philamentalphilamental
Rated 21 Aug 2019
68
52nd
Solid crime/prison drama. Excellent acting all round but Tahar Rahim carries the picture so impressively as the lead. Definitely has some pacing issues as while the two and a half hours aren't uninteresting a tighter and better cut would surely have been possible. For me A Prophet simmers tantalisingly throughout without ever boiling over into the greatness it occasionally promises, but it's still well worth watching if you're a fan of the genre
Rated 21 Aug 2019
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 16 Sep 2012
73
71st
Malik makes a great protagonist. He's uneducated but street smart, he's calculated but not without feeling. I wasn't bored at all, but I think it would have packed more of a punch if it was cut down to under 2 hours.
Rated 16 Sep 2012
depacinodepacino
Rated 26 Mar 2023
81
72nd
It's a long movie but it's worth the 140 minutes. If the ending was darker I'd like it more but it's still a really good movie with solid acting, good characters and plot.
Rated 26 Mar 2023
francogonzoFrancoGonzo
Rated 19 Feb 2016
13
69th
Star Rating: ★★★1/2
Rated 19 Feb 2016
prowlerprowler
Rated 08 Aug 2010
49
46th
For so gritty a film, Malik's story is a bit too neat and tidy.
Rated 08 Aug 2010
naurunauru
Rated 15 Dec 2010
57
52nd
Interesting and gritty, but the pacing and cinematic style are are very, very French -- and that's not a good thing. Could have been much more, but never comes close to achieving the full potential of the screenplay. Also too much waste of screen time on extraneous things which add little to the film.
Rated 15 Dec 2010
glm01glm01
Rated 17 Sep 2013
88
95th
88.000
Rated 17 Sep 2013
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 28 Feb 2013
85
87th
Very good prison drama. Despite being slightly over 2 and a half hours long you don't notice the run time, which in it of itself is a minor miracle. Tahar Rahim is phenomenal as the lead here. He has as dynamic as a character arc as you will ever see and pulls it off wonderfully.
Rated 28 Feb 2013
databoy78Databoy78
Rated 27 Mar 2015
100
68th
This movie totally blowed my mind. Very strong movie a masterpiece.Timeless cinema in here.
Rated 27 Mar 2015
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 28 Feb 2010
75
80th
Audiard, like Scorsese in Mean Streets and Goodfellas, not only deconstructs the mafia, but also makes a terrific character study on Tahar Rahim's Djebena, with the help of Desplat's delicate soundtrack.
Rated 28 Feb 2010
sanssoleilsans_soleil
Rated 16 May 2017
75
74th
75
Rated 16 May 2017
asapcaramelASAP_CARAMEL
Rated 28 Nov 2020
90
0th
GOOD: great acting, great cinematography and creative visuals, interesting characters, great story, feels extremely authentic (they hired real ex-convicts as the extras and consultants) OF NOTE: One particular scene is extremely bloody and realistic BAD: female characters do basically nothing
Rated 28 Nov 2020
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 20 Mar 2012
80
84th
Proof that a film doesn't need flashy cinematography or manic editing to be thoroughly engrossing. It stands entirely on the characters, the story and the acting, as well as the thematic explorations of criminality, corruption, religion, redemption, identity - not to mention a bit of mysticism thrown in for good measure. Comparisons to the Godfather do not seem inappropriate.
Rated 20 Mar 2012
tipartipar
Rated 02 Oct 2018
69
83rd
Sorry but if you make a movie 2h15m long I expect to be "on the edge of my seat" until the very end and here towards the end you start feeling a little fatigue. It is a good movie but the overall gets a little damaged for this fact.
Rated 02 Oct 2018
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 16 Mar 2011
85
90th
Brilliantly performed, with some great characters and several very memorable scenes. If I'm being critical, I suppose the plot and editing are occasionally a tad messy, but that really is a very minor complaint in a film as good at this. Eats up its two and a half hour run time easily. Enthralling.
Rated 16 Mar 2011
bratingsbratings
Rated 29 Sep 2016
93
90th
One of the most engaging films in recent memory, A Prophet is a gripping drama that features a star-turning performance in Tahar Rahim.
Rated 29 Sep 2016
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 02 Mar 2010
75
54th
A gritty prison drama, and as far as that goes it's pretty good. A number of interesting touches, with an intriguing religious angle and a few very powerful scenes. But one thing about it disturbed me... all of the criminals and nasties in this movie belong to some kind of fringe ethnic/cultural group. Perhaps I'm being too sensitive (or missing the point). At any rate, it's very well-made and Malik is an interesting character who's sympathetic despite his actions.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 14 Jun 2012
70
65th
Not everybody rises to power like Tony Montana.
Rated 14 Jun 2012
cinegeekdecinegeek.de
Rated 11 May 2016
90
85th
Das Zentrum von Un Prophete ist ein Mord - ein ungeschickter und unglaublich brutaler Mord. Wir erleben den Killer wie er zittert - ob aus Trauer, Erleichterung oder Wut wissen wir nicht. Genau das ist der Schlüssel zu Jacques Audiards grösstem Film: Wir sehen etwas und können es doch nicht verstehen. Vielleicht liegt das auch daran, dass wir Zeuge von extremer Gewalt werden, die uns fremd ist(...)
Rated 11 May 2016
age_jellemaAge Jellema
Rated 08 Dec 2011
83
94th
Non hollywood productions are so refreshing! This film breathes authenticity. Raw and minimal polished with penetrating actors. Loved it! Best actor Niels Arestup.
Rated 08 Dec 2011
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 06 Sep 2017
80
79th
Great story and very good acting. Has a nice build up to a really good ending.
Rated 06 Sep 2017
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 20 Feb 2011
4
35th
Could've shaved about 30 minutes off and the film would've benefited immensely. Nothing I haven't seen in a prison film before a hundred times but I love the genre so it didn't bother me that much. Great acting, it was just lacking in some respects and just missing a really memorable scene that made it stand out. Could've really been great but the editing needs major work.
Rated 20 Feb 2011
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 14 Dec 2010
90
97th
A beautifully shot, well paced and superbly written French thriller of the highest quality.Malik (portrayed with a brilliantly subtle nuance by Tahar Rahimand) was a interesting and compelling character while Cesar Lucian (played with a methodical ruthlessness by Niels Arestrup) is the perfect foil to Malik's character.Two Thumbs Up.
Rated 14 Dec 2010
ricozyricozy
Rated 24 Jul 2011
90
96th
peygamberin arabaya dalip suikasti gerceklestirdigi sahnede ben de vardim.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 09 Jan 2011
80
72nd
Shawshank was made by Disney starting now.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
parcalihamparcaliham
Rated 09 Jan 2010
80
64th
09 ocak 09. & cannes grand prize haketmeyen ama basarili oyunculuk ve iyi yedirilmis aktuel kaemra kullanimi ile ilgiyi hakeden bana 'gomorrah' filmini anisatmis bir yapim..
Rated 09 Jan 2010
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 26 Nov 2010
35
90th
"A Prophet doesn't reimagine the prison movie so much as simply reenergize it through painstaking attention to particulars." - Nick Schager
Rated 26 Nov 2010
thehynesthehynes
Rated 12 Jul 2013
57
52nd
Mystic Malik goes to prison, plays the long game and comes out on top
Rated 12 Jul 2013
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 13 Jun 2012
80
95th
Excellent.
Rated 13 Jun 2012
tarwebroodtarwebrood
Rated 02 Nov 2013
77
60th
2013-11-02
Rated 02 Nov 2013
beebeedeedopbeebeedeedop
Rated 17 Mar 2013
100
91st
Invisible camera-work, invisible acting and the best screenplay of the year craft the best film of the year.
Rated 17 Mar 2013
frozenconeFrozencone
Rated 29 Dec 2013
50
49th
ok movie never got into it tho too many different characters and nationalities and gangs like a week later and i cant remember the ending at all
Rated 29 Dec 2013
mandymandy
Rated 07 Mar 2012
7
73rd
Overall this was a strong film with some superb acting. At times the film seemed too long and the complexity of all the vendettas became confusing in the middle section. However it ended satisfactorily. Some of the scenes really stood out, such as the initial killing and the moment on the beach but it did just lack something that made it really great for me.
Rated 07 Mar 2012
pieterpronkpieterpronk
Rated 26 Apr 2010
78
66th
Powerful movie about the harsh realities of prison-life, with the politics and the violence and the will to survive.
Rated 26 Apr 2010
ricRic
Rated 16 Jun 2015
95
98th
Une grosse baffe dans la tronche
Rated 16 Jun 2015
johnny_moJohnny Mo
Rated 24 Aug 2010
79
81st
More than a simple "prison movie", Audiard's trademark to the Cinema of France.
Rated 24 Aug 2010

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