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

PiraBit if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

gee-15 I enjoyed this film despite the fact that it doesn't explore new ground and the ending was too abrupt and "neat" given what had transpired before. The plot was a little weak but what worked was the actors and the relationships established particularly between the characters of Sabah and Steven. The actors had nice chemistry and were convincing in their roles.However, upon reflection, I think the best scene is the penultimate one between Sabah and her brother. Their argument seemed very real. They were two people who loved each other but were extremely frustrated with one another. Neither one is able to completely see the other's point of view. As they argue, they both talk on top of each other each bringing up past events that are neither completely true or completely false. And finally, as Sabah walks away for what may be the last time, her brother reveals a truth about their family's situation AND at the same time demonstrates his true motivation for being so intolerant of her relationship: an overwhelming sense that, in the end, he has failed his deceased father and his family. With that admission, he and his sister can move on to create a better situation for all concerned. Great writing and acting! (My favorite quote from the movie? When Sabah's mother sneaks out to visit Sabah's boyfriend at his carpenter shop. Her first words upon entering: "What's with all the crosses?")

harp2wing For anyone who is looking for a love story that brings to the table verve, joy in life, a rare kind of courage, and beauty both musical and visual, look no further. SABAH has all of these.Picture a woman, 40 years old--never touched by love that sweeps one off the feet. Then picture her Muslim, in a family governed by tradition, and add the spice: a non-Muslim man lost in love with this 40 year old woman, and you have a wonderful story that crosses boundaries. It shows a woman who thought herself uncaring of marriage blossom suddenly, learning to make the most of the beauty that was already there. It shows surprise and wonder as a shy woman comes slowly out of her shell, coming fully into herself. It shows a man who sees his heart in that woman--and her courage to stand for that love.The music is wonderful. The actors all make you feel that you are a part of their story, as if you are a guest who knows them well, and can only hope for the best outcome. It also shows how two cultures can clash, then blend in the magical way that humans can manage, when the heart is there to do so. Watch this movie. Explore its colors. And prepare to be enchanted.

Zsofi We watched this movie last night, eagerly awaiting an entertaining and thoughtful piece, based on the plot summary on the DVD box and on past work of the lead actress and the executive producer, Atom Egoyan, one of the best contemporary directors in Canada if not in the world.Were we ever disappointed! The plot is predictable and boring, presenting a terribly simplistic view of Canada and its Christian and Muslim people. The acting was consistently bad as the actors stumbled from one stereotypical cliché (the lead Christian character is a carpenter (!) whose workshop is full of more large crosses than there are Christian churches in Toronto) to another as the director tried to deliver her pedantic message about how "appropriate" inter-ethnic relationships will magically resolve all our problems overnight, be it social, political, economic, health-related, intellectual, existential... even environmental I'm sure!At least one Canadian cliché was left out (perhaps accidentally forgotten) - the movie takes place in the summer rather than the winter. Alas, the lovely summer shots of parks presented just a small relief in an otherwise wasted 1.5 hrs.

phbalanced A beautiful, funny and entertaining story which brings back memories of another indie Canadian film a few years ago called DOUBLE HAPPINESS by Mina Shum. Sabah is the name and film title about a 40 year old single Muslim woman who meets and dates a non-Muslim man and tries to hide it from her domineering brother who's in charge of running the family. Sounds serious but it's a light hearted comedy which has some serious moments. Story is about family loyalty, romance and friendship. Great performances by the beautiful and one of Canada's most outstanding actresses, Arsinee Khanjian as Sabah and Shawn Doyle as her non-Muslim boyfriend, well-known series lead from the Canadian TV series "The Eleventh Hour". Overall, a wonderful film. Thumbs up and hope it's a Genie contender this year.