Some works of art, like Vladimir Nabokov’s The Original of Laura or the Beach Boys’ Smile, spend decades in the tantalizing mists of rumor. We’ve heard they exist but can’t get access to them, because ...
Although Asghar Farhadi's film possesses a rather wonderful premise and attracts attention with a familiar cast, its thematic depth never develops beyond that of a 15-year-old's grammar school essay.