The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

PG-13

2019

1h 32m

Comedy

Drama

Adventure

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An Indian street magician travels to France to find his estranged father.

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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is undermined by its mawkish indulgences, but Dhanush's charming central performance is difficult to resist.

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Michael Ordoña

Los Angeles Times

The comic-romantic adventure "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir" takes a winding path, but the trip is pleasant enough.

Jun 20, 2019

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Brad Wheeler

Globe and Mail

An exercise in naive commentary and globe-trotting magical realism, the film dares viewers to take it seriously.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 20, 2019

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Ben Kenigsberg

New York Times

Its relentless earnestness is tough to resist, even as the film sugarcoats intimations of real danger.

Jun 20, 2019

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Gisela Savdie

El Heraldo

Light comedy that makes us think about immigrants and refugees as human beings with complex lives [Full Review in Spanish]

Nov 8, 2020

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Saibal Chatterjee

NDTV

The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir isn't without its share of missteps, but its broad sweeps of optimism and positivity salvage this uneven exercise.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 17, 2020

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

What follows is a mostly dull journey, brightened only by the occasional eccentric interlude and a few sharp jabs at how governments choose to deal (and not deal) with illegal immigrants.

Rated: 2/5

May 12, 2020

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Cynthia

A beautiful and whimsical story. As a fan of the films The Namesake, Slumdog Millionaire, and Lion, this film practically matches. I have not heard or read the book, but the difference in this film is the comedy, some silliness, and again, the whimsical factor. The lead actor was extremely charismatic. The lesson he learns near end of film is what made it all the worth watching.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/27/19

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Timm

Such great storytelling, and an absolutely charming cast!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/19

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Rosana B

Um filme extraordinário sobre uma viagem fantástica com uma alegoria incrível, cores vibrantes, roteiro mega cativante, personagens apaixonantes, tudo maravilhosamente encaixado para nos apaixonar... Uma película super auto-astral, com uma mensagem belíssima de superação, determinação, bondade, generosidade, altruísmo, e o mais importante, "Nunca Desistir", que me emocionou profundamente… Assemelha se muito o igualmente maravilhoso, Como Estrelas na Terra… Chorei…

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/24

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Liviu S

It's like a fairy tale

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/23

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Audience Member

Has some knockout scenes and suggestions per the endtitles that some scenes were cut that also could have knocked us out. Colorful, magical story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Joyful, colourful, magical, delightful. We loved every minute of it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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Synopsis

An Indian street magician travels to France to find his estranged father.

Director: Ken Scott
Producer: Aditi Anand, Luc Bossi, Gulzar Inder Chahal, Samir Gupta
Screenwriter: Romain Puértolas, Luc Bossi
Distributor: Cradle Walk Pictures
Production Co: Scope Pictures, Brio Films
Rating: PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 7, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.7K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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