Doesn't get any better than this, gritty, smart, perfect

Had to watch it in a few sittings, but it was amazing. Very glad I stumbled across it.

EMILIA PEREZ LO PEOR EN LA HISTORIA DEL CINE!!!

A combination of a gangster film and prison drama. It features an great script, wonderful acting and fantastic direction

It's a rags to riches mob boss story of a 19 yr old Corsican that goes from illiterate and green, to a crafty killer.

The Arab Michael Corleone. This was a fantastic film. I thoroughly enjoyed it for it's brilliant acting, precise direction and beautifully gritty camera work. This was a well written story with many twists and turns. A Prophet is first class cinema! I love it and I highly recommend you check it out! 95/100

It was a classic mob / prison movie but what made it special was Tahar Rahim's amazing performance and being in French. It was kind of too long though.

A movie where your eyes are set on the screen for the complete 2 and half hour runtime. I definitely liked the smooth transition - in terms of storytelling - of Malik, from an abused prisoner and a tool in the hands of a prison mob to a mob leader of his own. The movie made me sometimes guess what is happening but in the end the outcome was expected and presented well. I like characters that pick up skill during their struggle. Malik shows how in such harsh reality, you've got to become what that reality is asking of you. Taher's acting was effective and convincing. Some of the camera's work was strange e.g. when only a circle of the screen can be seen and the rest is blacked-out. In such type of movies, I always find myself asking this question: How does the star - in this case Tahar - feels about portraying such character with such background and story?

This is perhaps the pinnacle of realist gangster filmmaking, coupled with Matteo Garrone's "Gomorrah." In all honestly it's redeeming to see films like these. Realism, sometimes hyper realism, and serious direction… as fun as "Donnie Brasco" is, the weighted tragedy is just not always there, and the redemption cannot be taken seriously with understanding the gravitas of the tragic nature. Show us a real story with believable characters, and show us how (or if) they remain human. A Prophet does just that in a way unlike most films, let anyone gangster films, I have seen.

"A Prophet" is an exceptional film that has earned its place among my top 10 favorite movies. The transformation of the main character throughout the narrative is nothing short of phenomenal. Witnessing his journey from a lonely, isolated individual to a formidable leader within the prison walls, all through his intelligence and tactical prowess, is truly captivating. The film skillfully explores the complexities of the prison environment, where survival often demands cunning and adaptability. The central character's ascent from his initial act of violence is both riveting and, at times, profoundly sad. It's a testament to the film's ability to draw viewers into a world filled with harsh realities and moral ambiguities. In "A Prophet," we are presented with a character who must navigate a treacherous path, and his evolution is a testament to his resilience and resourcefulness. This movie left me in awe of its storytelling and the depth of character development, making it a truly memorable cinematic experience.

"A Prophet" is a film that must be seen and enjoyed. An impressive and unique drama from "Jacques Audiard", a respected contemporary French director who has gained a high position for himself with this film. The movie "A Prophet" is a lasting movie with no expiration date. The sequence of killing "Rib" is a masterpiece and unmatched. "Tahar Rahim's" performance in the role of "Malik Al Jabna" is unique and deserved to receive the best actor Caesar, but the other masterpiece of the film belongs to "Niels Arstrup" in the role of "Cesar Luciani". A subtle and powerful game that cannot be found in the current cinema. It shows such power, strength and decline that you will be amazed. This film tells the story of the impact of the environment and society on the occurrence of violence and the rise to power of a cowardly youth. French contemporary cinema is respected and praised, and the south of France plays an effective role in French contemporary cinema. The island of Corsica is in the south of France, and the film's reference to "Corsicans" refers to the Italians living on that island.

The best international movie ever made!

Tahar Rahim makes an impressive debut in A Prophet as Malik, a young Muslim man sentenced to a six-year term in a French prison, where he is quickly coerced into falling under the protection of Cesar (Niels Arestrup), a Corsican mob boss who controls the prison population. It is a bleak and powerful film about power structures and the shifting dynamics within the closed society of criminals. Granted, mid-way through, the plot feels as though it begins to spin out of control and becomes a bit muddled, but maybe that's the point – in a world without rule, there is no way to establish any kind of reasonable structure. Regardless, the handheld camerawork gives it a gritty, realistic feel, the Alexandre Desplat score creates an excellent atmosphere, and the performance of Arestrup is chilling.

A young man does time in prison. Movie is good in places; a bit confusing in others.

"A Prophet" doesn't have a great story, and for sure the running time, runs a bit too much, but overall it's a good prison-coming-of-age-saga.

If you do not understand this movie and are focused on the cinematic features. I need all of you to go and watch again in a time where many -people are seeking truth in religion. This movie is the answer and the key to our futures people are not paying attention to the true message and how closely it relates to the bible. The deception of the enemy and who the real devil is. It proves that God is real and that everything that happened to us was due to him. We have to look past the pain because it made us who we are today.

A beautiful combination of grit and poetry

You know I love me a good old prison film (and its French?!?!!!), and this one was no exception. Incredibly intricate and realistic plot and character development. I was drawn in the entire time. Incredible acting all around and even better writing!

Not sure what the problem is with me on this one, as "A Prophet" has all the makings of a film that I should truly love. The sweeping and ambitious narrative, the gritty feel, the terrific lead performances — where was I led astray? Somewhere amongst the film's 155-minute running time, I lost my grip on the protagonist's plight. It's not as though I wasn't paying attention or couldn't place what was going on from scene to scene. I simply found that my investment fell off a cliff after that incredible opening half-hour or so. Nothing ever matched the scene with Reyeb and the razor blade. I appreciated the experimental elements littered throughout, but honestly felt let down by the infrequency of their usage. Such was my overall experience with "A Prophet," a movie that has undeniably impressive elements within it, but ultimately didn't align with my tastes as much as I hoped it would.

Liked it, maybe would have really liked it if it was a little bit easier to follow who was doing what to whom (and why).