A must see!

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2014)

Children of Heaven is film that I implore everyone to see. The director and writer Majid Majidi has set a high standard for film makers everywhere. This films gives unique insight into the eventful, yet ordinary life of two young Muslim siblings, Zohre and her older brother Ali. When Ali loses his sister's shoes the duo decide to share Ali's in fear that his poverty ridden family will become upset. Ali then forms a plan to fix his mistake in secrecy. On his journey there are genuine scenes of action packed excitement, and moments of heartwarming love from people that hold little to their name.
One thing I thoroughly enjoyed about this film was that the director did an excellent job of showing the Muslim culture in a light not often seen by the western culture. The intimacy of the characters and families does a great deal in educating viewers of a culture other than their own.
This film puts Hollywood film making to shame, and truly shows that special effects are not necessary in making a film that is exciting and eventful. The genius that is Majid Majidi will be known and his film will be seen by generations to come.