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New “taut and twisting” revenge thriller debuts with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating

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New thriller It Was Just An Accident has premiered to a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In this instance, we have a recent movie that’s been made by director Jafar Panahi, who was detained by the Iranian authorities as far back as 2010 and barred from traveling abroad or creating films. However, he has persisted in his role as both director and actor.

The movie traces a sequence of incidents starting from an unintended hit-and-run on a dog, which eventually leads to more ominous themes related to the protagonist’s past prison experience.

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After the debut of “It Was Just An Accident” at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, marking Jafar Panahi’s return since 2003, a multitude of reviews from critics have flooded the digital realm, and to my delight, they’ve all been overwhelmingly favorable.

Here’s what some of the reviews have said:

BBC

Just an Accident is a tense and intricate revenge thriller that explores deep moral dilemmas. It portrays in painful detail the struggles of its well-developed characters, yet questions if they have the right to retaliate with similar actions.

The Hollywood Reporter

While Panahi’s work since his 2010 arrest has often involved self-reflection, his latest film departs from this trend. It is a straightforward story spanning 24 hours, meticulously crafted with realistic detail. The cast delivers an outstanding performance. The plot unfolds subtly, much like a well-constructed thriller, gradually escalating into a powerful critique of abusive power and its lasting impact.

ScreenDaily

In creating his latest movie, Jafar Panahi found inspiration from the tales of his fellow prisoners during his seven-month incarceration. Dark, ironic humor permeates throughout the film, with moments of absurdly funny scenes. However, the main theme is a powerful and direct critique of the ruling regime, as well as those who carry out its orders.

Little White Lies

This piece is exceptionally well-crafted and skillfully executed, ranking among Panahi’s most straightforward yet impactful works. As time passes, the intricacies of everyday life come to light, and what initially appeared as a simple task becomes increasingly complex as we uncover more about their captor.

TheWrap

humor, however fleeting and nuanced, is often used by Panahi; yet in this instance, he explores individuals living under oppression, creating a collection of people who despise their suppressors. Morally complex situations have always been a rich source of inspiration for the director, and the sharpened tone from his previous, more subdued works emphasizes that moral complexity dramatically.

The film “It Was Just an Accident” is set to premiere in both the United Kingdom and Ireland, though the specific launch date has yet to be announced on Mubi.

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2025-05-22 19:49

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