GamerTab That was an excellent one.

Nonureva Really Surprised!

Livestonth I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

moviepowerratings Acting/Cast: PR: Elite - 90 - Man oh man Tahar Rahim is superb in this film. He doesn't miss a beat and his performance is one to behold as he betrays an array of emotions and does so in convincing fashion. Niels Arestrup is also something to marvel as he plays his role to an absolute tee. The supporting cast is superb and there are no real weak spots here outside of some very subtle overacting in spots.Directing/Production: PR: Strong - 85 - While a bit lengthy at 2hrs and 35mins, it all serves a purpose. The movie has a genuine depressing feel to it, which is exactly what it wants the viewer to feel and it succeeds. There are some spots that I felt were a bit odd, but overall I enjoyed the film and thought it had a great pace. Probably undervalued is the music throughout the film, which I was a big fan of.Story: PR: Elite - 90 - There is a lot to process in this story and the depth of it is where the greatness lies. I think you have to put it up there with some of the classic prison themed films out there as it has pretty much everything you would want for that genre. Entertainment Value: PR: Strong - 85 - You have to be able to get past the subtitles if you don't speak the languages throughout the film, but to me it doesn't take anything away from the product. From the time it fades in up until the credits roll it keeps your attention and has a great climax. I strongly recommend and believe most will enjoy.Power Rating: 87.5

Yashua Kimbrough (jimniexperience) Crime movie about an Arab immigrant Malik surviving in a French prison by gaining protection from a prominent gang and climbing up the ranks ..His initiations include assassinating an Arab snitch in his cell by posing as a male lover, doing secret meetings and negotiations on the outside (when he gets day-leave for good behavior), and becoming the eyes and ears for Luciani during his time incarcerated...Malik also has other plans aswell .. Knowing his only a guinea for the French gang he begins making ties with the Arab gangs both inside and outside jail. He also runs a hash business with some inmates on the side. Eventually he wises up to seize Luciani's power and monopolize Arab gangsClose .. but not quite .. Drawn out, slow paced at times until the action kicks. Very quiet not musical at all .. Though all crime scenes look very real7.5/10

The Couchpotatoes "Un Prophète" is the living proof that sometimes you don't have to have a huge Hollywood budget to make an excellent movie. This french movie is one of the better "prison" movies that I saw lately. The main actor Tahar Rahim did a great job playing the Arab going to jail, starting at the bottom, needing protection, and making his way up in the criminal world. A hard movie about how prisons are supposed to rehabilitate people but most of the time you just start as a low criminal, meet the wrong people in jail, and then climb up the ladder with your criminal offenses. The whole movie is quite long but you won't get bored for a second as you are completely in the story from beginning till the end. Excellent directing by Jacques Audiard and very good performances by all the actors.

Hunor Kiraly I remember a quote from an international trailer: 'Epic as the Godfather'. It made me laugh. This film is everything I (never knew) I missed from the Godfather. Or any other 'epic life- career drama' I have seen before. As a realized that I was watching the protagonist's way of 'making it', where normally making it would mean getting from 0 to 10, but in this case it's more like from -3 to 10, I also realized I cannot predict anything. If you watch it as a thriller, it's amazing: there is not one predictable moment in this film. And when the cathartic moment came, I couldn't count on it. There is an epic moment in this film, when you see him smiling in a somewhat, well startling situation, and your mind runs crazy to put it together. And then, you go 'Oh my God, he did it! He did it!'But then again: it's not a thriller :) Seriously. I consider this effect as an extra. Even weeks later I caught myself thinking of this movie.