Review of Disobedience (2018) by Jude B — 08 Dec 2018
An engrossing, beautifully filmed, and perfectly paced tale of coming to terms with difficult choices that pit the individual against home and community. The story of the bohemian Jewish woman who returns to London to confront the death of her estranged father quickly re-opens an old wound.
And yet, as it turns out, this is less a tale of awkward homecoming than one of liberation, where the true protagonist is not the rebel who fled, but rather the woman who loved her and was left behind.
Now married to a kind, upright, honest rabbi, and teaching at a girls' school, Esti (Rachel MacAdams) seemingly has got a good life, but in reality was never given a choice. What makes the film so satisfying is that it depicts the journey of three characters, all needing to go beyond their comfort zones so that their lives and the values of their community may be truly meaningful.
This review of Disobedience (2018) was written by Jude B on 08 December 2018.
Disobedience has generally received positive reviews.
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