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      Shem

      2004 1h 33m Drama List
      10% Tomatometer 10 Reviews 0% Audience Score 50+ Ratings Daniel (Ash Newman), a bored and arrogant London teen, lacks direction in his life. At his grandmother's (Hadassah Ungar Diamant) request, Daniel embarks on a quest for the grave of a close relative, who disappeared during the pogroms of World War II. During his odyssey, Daniel reconnects with his Jewish heritage. Read More Read Less

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      Tim Grierson L.A. Weekly Roboh's moralistic paean to Jewish self-knowledge is so solemnly high-minded that one almost feels bad admitting that the film's only spark comes from its occasional tawdry ludicrousness. Jun 29, 2006 Full Review Laura Kern New York Times Daniel's character transformation, however limited (he ranges from complete to partial arrogant jerk), is far more credible than any of the film's half-baked attempts at morphing into a conspiracy thriller involving his great-grandfather. Rated: 1.5/5 Jun 1, 2006 Full Review John Anderson Newsday Several things are missing in Shem, most apparently a consistent tone of voice. Rated: 2/4 Jun 1, 2006 Full Review Christopher Campbell Cinematical A lot of the film is just downright silly. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 17, 2007 Full Review Don Willmott Filmcritic.com scenic and interesting in a Rough Guide to Eastern Europe sort of way Rated: 2/5 Jan 28, 2007 Full Review Ken Fox TV Guide Perhaps the most distinctive thing about Caroline Roboh's rambling follow-up to her 1983 debut Clementine Tango is that it features one of the least likable protagonists ever. Rated: 2/4 May 26, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Exceptionally bad. Even the hansome main character can't save this horribly directed and acted movie. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Daniel (Ash Newman), a bored and arrogant London teen, lacks direction in his life. At his grandmother's (Hadassah Ungar Diamant) request, Daniel embarks on a quest for the grave of a close relative, who disappeared during the pogroms of World War II. During his odyssey, Daniel reconnects with his Jewish heritage.
      Director
      Caroline Roboh
      Screenwriter
      Caroline Roboh
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      May 26, 2006
      Release Date (DVD)
      Nov 7, 2006
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $11.8K
      Runtime
      1h 33m