Matrixiole Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

Mohamed Ali (mohamedalibusiness1) Most importantly, "The Square" brings cohesion and clarity to the story of Egypt's ongoing revolution since the Arab Spring that began nearly 4 years ago today. The film is structured into chapters of each power- shifting protest that has made its way into western media over the past few years, and we follow a few revolutionaries to get their perspectives on the reasons of each protest movement and their thoughts on the aftermath. Their words are as perceptive and inspirational as the footage shown of their fellow Egyptians, and by the end this documentary makes a cautionary and exciting case for both the future of Egypt and of ours as a global community. As Martin Luther King Jr. said, "You will never be what you ought to be until they are what they ought to be."

keeara In the beginning of this film I felt a sense of overwhelming joy for the protesters for their accomplishments...but then the real revolution begins again and again. Being a U.S. citizen, where life and circumstances aren't nearly as bad as I thought after watching the first 15 minutes of this film, it is important to be aware of the struggles around the globe that go on to ensure the things we may take for granted. After the first round of protesting was over, I thought there would be reasons for the protesters to celebrate. Although, that was not the case. The protests seemed to dig a deeper hole for the revolutionaries. But they didn't give up...the people of Egypt never lost sight of their purpose and to fight for what they believed in...freedom! They have outstanding hope and integrity. I believe what they are experienced is horrible and they will overcome the tragedy and mistreatment and ruling. They will have their freedom

David Ferguson Greetings again from the darkness. This is the third of this year's five Oscar nominated documentaries I have seen, and thanks to the historic Texas Theatre, I'll get to see the last two as well. This one is directed by Cairo born and Harvard educated Jehane Noujaim. She sets out to capture the Egyption Revolution, as part of the Arab Spring, and now in it's third year. This is a look from inside the core of the revolution, not a washed-over CNN report.It should first be noted that this revolution began as more of a protest. Citizens just fed up with the Mubarek regime began congregating in Tahrir Square in hopes of influencing change and a transition to a society of conscience. Ms. Noujaim and her multitude of cameras follows a hand full of these protesters and the changes that occur inside the revolution. These changes occur as Mubarek falls, the military takes over and betrays the movement, and then the Muslim Brotherhood takes control when Mohamed Morsi wins the election. This causes the loss of solidarity in the movement as it becomes clear that the Brotherhood consorted with the military to gain power, proving their mission was quite different.One of the faces of the revolution is Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla who you might recognize from the fine 2007 film The Kite Runner. Abdalla speaks excellent English and is clearly passionate about the vision. His comments also drive home the difference in a protest and the politics of a true revolution. We only get a couple of on camera comments from government and military officials, but the real insight and spirit of the film is captured in the faces, words and actions of those involved in the sit-ins, despite the many violent attempts to shut them down.The most staggering visual comes from an aerial view of Cairo as the camera captures the masses as they descend on the streets during the third uprising that we see. It's breathtaking and in stark contrast to the news reports we saw in the U.S. Unfortunately, there is still no resolution in this as Egypt is still in flux and preparing for yet another election. That brings even more power to the "in the moment" point of view that this film delivers. http://moviereviewsfromthedark.com/

amoooooor I watched Al Midan or @Thesquarefilm yesterday. I am not quiet used to watch a movie about an affair that I lived day by day. The film has triggered lots of emotions towards what has become to be known as a revolution and I'd rather call the 2011 demonstrations that I used to join on daily basis at the time.The movie is not bad at all and I definitely wish it would clinch an Oscar. Out of supporting a fellow Egyptian of course. Although it is not chronologically perfect and sometimes you get lost out of time , and you don't get comprehend when exactly this scene taking place in, but I guess it was quiet fair into pointing fingers at the culprits causing the ultimate failure of the demos. The revolutionaries for their Utopia kind of day dreams, the Ikhwan (MB) for being selfish and betraying the common calls of the demos for the sake of their own wishes and the military for not fulfilling their promises to the naive revolutionaries and eventually eating the whole cake alone.The characters in the movie represent different parts of the revolutionaries spectrum but many different characters have been missed. They forgot those who got fed up with the whole thing and would rather live in tyranny once more than this mess. They forget to show the selfish Islamists still running after their dreams of running an Afghanistan kind of state.The movie drove me through anger at myself in the beginning for being naive as well and trusting those people who ruined our dreams and towards our fellow demonstrators for daring to dream. Then, I grew into feeling sad for the people we lost along the way and for not being able to slap these selfish cunning Islamists at the face some time for doing what they did to us.I totally recommend owning a copy of the movie once the DVD is released. The future generations have to watch it, they should know who not to trust. They should not repeat the same mistakes.A well earned 7 out of 10 is what I would rate it.