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greg s 6d I thought it was a brilliant telling of Camus story, but with a sensuality I had not considered. See more Simon 6d Beautifully filmed. Excellent acting. And, importantly, faithful to the book. See more Melissa Apr 11 Hypnotic retelling of Camus novella. See more Michael Apr 4 Great retells by of Camus’s novel. Acting was superb and I am a huge Ozon fan. See more danelectro T @danelectro 1d Overall a very high quality film with fantastic black and white images, as it should be, given it is set in colonial Algeria. The film adapts the book beautifully as it paints a man who refuses to lie to women, the court, and the church, in order to satisfy common conventions that are ultimately about control (men over women, the colonial system that typically protects white men who kill Arabs, and the church over its believers by pretending to be so holy that it can forgive the unforgivable). The main actor is superb. There is a sexual thread throughout this story that I must have missed in the book, but which I enjoyed as it amplified the main theme of this man's radical honesty which others, those who operated a society based on indifference and cruelty, always took as indifference or cruelty. Masterful directing, photography, and North African locales. One of the best films you'll see in 2026. See more Manan J @RT64452712 2d Calm on the surface. Quietly unsettling underneath. François Ozon doesn’t rush—and The Stranger benefits from that patience. It’s controlled, observant, and built on tension that doesn’t need to announce itself. The film lets silence do most of the work, and somehow, that’s where it hits the hardest. What stands out is the restraint. Nothing feels overplayed. The narrative unfolds slowly, almost cautiously, trusting the audience to stay with it rather than chasing attention. But that same restraint can feel limiting. At times, it holds back just enough to stop it from becoming truly unforgettable. Final Verdict: Subtle, sharp, and just unsettling enough to linger. Cinema wins. Mediocrity loses. See more Read all reviews

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