Sorry, this movie sucks

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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.

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

This is what happens when legends unite. Abbas Kiarostami, Jafar Panahi etc are known to work together in their projects. This film was written by Kiarostami and Directed by Jafar Panahi. As in all Iranian films, simplicity is the best essence of this film too.A little girl is obsessed with a Goldfish that she saw in the market. As per the girl's words that fish was fat and looks like dancing when they move. The funniest part was that, they are selling Goldfish in their home, but she felt it was too thin. She bribes her brother to convince the mother. Finally, she get the money and rush to the market. But, she had to go through some hurdles.The movie depicts the real life situations. Our greed, they angle that we see our own life etc are portrayed in the movie. For example, when the Girl looks directly to the bowl from the top, the fish looked slim and not attractive. Then the shopkeeper asks her to see the fish through the glass, then it was what the way she wanted. That adds a smile to her face.Only 1 hour and 20 minutes, you will love each second of the film. The climax shot will remain in your heart forever.Do not miss this movie. #KiduMovie

Firstly the film focuses on children, so your opinions become a little different while watching the film. Because their facial expressions and all are so cute, that you would fail sometimes to notice whether the film is really good or not. The story revolves around a 500 $ note which is given to a girl to buy a fish. However she keeps losing her all the time. People try to take that money from her in different ways but not forcibly. This thing is not portrayed properly. The story of the film is fantastic but I believe that it was not handled properly. Some characters seemed to be inserted forcibly. Also it lacked the child emotions like those present in films like children of heaven.Verdict: "Not necessary to keep in the watch list."

It's been said that dissident Iranian filmmakers will use metaphors, children, other countries, etc to express political/social criticism. With that in mind, I want to ask Iranian viewers to comment on these conclusions.The film is NOT about cute kids. * The girl was told many times that the fish she wanted was NOT bigger than the one she had, but she went after it anyway. * The girl was relentless asking her cash-strapped mother for money for a goldfish, and through annoying persistence got her way.* But the final scene is the one that seared itself in my mind---the boy and girl run away as soon as they have their money, leaving the Hazara boy sitting there alone, not even thanked.So I find the film a cleverly veiled attack on the girl's selfish opportunism and lack of feeling for the people who helped her.If anyone knows Kiarostami or has read any interviews, please enlighten me!!

A little girl ventures out into the big wide world with an aim to purchase a pet fish. She loses her mother's money and so begins a journey that includes meetings with strangers who are helpful and too good to be true. Cute, adorable... Would have made a great short film!