A Serious Man (2009)
1/10
Its like a Jewish Donnie Darko only weirder
11 March 2011
Warning: Spoilers
I had no idea this was a Jewish film, I had no idea the couple at the beginning were speaking Jewish, I thought it was Ukrainian or something.

I have no idea about Jewish religion, I have never met a Jewish person and I have no idea about the book of jobe. Maybe Jewish religion is big in America, but in Europe (UK & Scandinavia anyway), it's non-existent.

Ergo, I found most of this film baffling especially the end. Also, I don't like the way the movie portrays non-jews as a lesser or inferior being.

If millionaire writers/directors who are bored and decide to self indulge in a little movie about their religion, there should be a disclaimer on the box.

Before thousands of Jewish people get offended; This isn't a derogatory poke at Jewish people, the movie could of been about any religion, Sikh, Hindi, Catholic, the same principle applies. "If you are unfamiliar with this religion then you will not understand most of the plot". I want my two hours back.
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