Alif Movie Review
3 Feb 2017
What we know
Alif is the heartwarming tale of a Muslim madrasa kid trying to adapt to the convent school culture and the hostilities he faces.
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Cast and crew
Neelima AzimFufu
Danish HusainRaza
Bhavna PaniShamimaWhere to watch in India
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Alif movie review: what critics say (5)
What critics say Critics are divided: 1 of 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more, 2 gave it 2 or less.
Alif is proof, if any were needed, that good intentions need good writing, good direction and good production quality to be translated into a good film. This is an important story. It just needs to be told in a better film.
Read the full reviewFor all its faults Alif must be seen for its strong message on the importance of formal education for every child ,even if it means offending some who would rather have the young imprisoned in ignorance.
Read the full reviewWhile the director Zaigham in spite of his pious effort and meaningful message fails to uplift the film into a significant chapter that invites debate and have its cinematic stay due to its laziness in nuances and novelty in…
Read the full reviewAlif has a strong message that loses its impact in a half baked script and poor execution.
Read the full reviewAlif Movie Review: A father fights with an orthodox seminary so that his son can receive English education, even as he tries to amend a past mistake.
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Is Alif worth watching?
Critics rate it below average: 2.3 out of 5, with 1 of 5 critics recommending it.
When did Alif release?
3 Feb 2017.
Who is in the cast of Alif?
Neelima Azim, Danish Husain, Bhavna Pani, Pawan Tiwari, Aditya Om, Saud Mansuri, Shimala Prasad, Ishaan Kaurav.
Who directs Alif?
Zaigham Imam.
What do critics say about Alif?
5 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.3 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.