After watching the movie completely and giving it a thumbs up, I must say that those that view this film as food for pedophiles are the ones that have perverted and sick minds.
This movie has a real deep story behind it. It effectively shows the stress religion, poverty, and patriarchy imposes on young minds, how it etches into the fabric of human interaction and how people follow it in order to survive their own cultures; the example here critiques the Muslim faith, but all religions do it to some extent.
The moment when the mother was forced to telephone other people to announce that her husband was taking a second wife was so well executed. The tear that ran down the daughter's face as she saw her mother lie, probably for the first time; the trembling leg that uncovered her mother's facade and revealed her humanity. It felt as if the daughters perception of life was shattered--innocence lost; a defining moment in everyone's life. I could feel both of their pain in my stomach. I haven't seen something this deep from Hollywood since I can remember.
If all you focused on this movie was the dancing from 11 year old actors, you're a sick-fuck. That's all I have to say.
