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Reasonably faithful to the source material while at the same time existing as a direct sequel to Kubrick’s adaptation.

This is a work of passion and anger and it conveys points in the subtext that provoke an emotional and intellectual response.

Engrossing but conventional – a well-told story whose evocative setting and vivid performances combine to produce a grim and lurid tableau.

Run Time: 1:59
U.S. Release Date: 2021-01-07
MPAA Rating: "NR"
Genre: Documentary
Director: Bryan Fogel
Cast: Jamal Khashoggi, Mohammed Bin Salman, Hatice Cengiz, Omar Abdulaziz

Although there is a fair amount of regurgitation of the news story, "The Dissident" offers sufficient new material to justify its existence.

Whodunnits? are generally an awkward fit for the two-hour limitations of a theatrical movie but this is one of the better ones.

A far cry from the fantastic majesty of the Tolkien-based epics but has the feel of something that could spawn an enduring franchise if it catches on.

It is not a bad way to spend a couple of hours, keeping in mind that this fairy tale, like most, has only a tenuous link to reality.

With its offbeat blend of warped humor, dramatic/horror elements, and social commentary, "Dream Scenario" may not always be comfortable but it is undeniably provocative.

Its anarchic and rambunctious approach to the genre results in an entertaining hybrid of comic book action and straightforward satire.

Blessed with the right script and cast, Seidelman crafts the perfect tone – a grounded whimsy that allows the fairy tale elements to take flight.