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Synonyms Review (2019) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Nadav Lapid · 2019 ·

Short answer

Is Synonyms worth watching?

Yes. Synonyms (2019) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%). See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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88% Editorial Rating
60% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 3m
Cast
Tom Mercier , Quentin Dolmaire , Louise Chevillotte , Uria Hayik , Olivier Loustau , Yehuda Almagor , Léa Drucker , Gaya von Schwarze , Gal Amitai , Idan Ashkenazi
Country
Germany
Language
French

Also known as Synonymes Sinónimos Sinônimos 시너님스 同义词 出走巴黎 Eş Anlamlılar

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (88/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (60%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is Synonyms worth watching?

    Yes — Synonyms earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Synonyms — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2019. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (88%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (60%).

    What is Synonyms about?

    A young Israeli man absconds to Paris to flee his nationality, aided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

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    Synonyms: frequently asked questions

    Is Synonyms worth watching?

    Yes. Synonyms (2019) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    How long is Synonyms?

    Synonyms runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

    Who stars in Synonyms?

    Synonyms is directed by Nadav Lapid and stars Tom Mercier, Quentin Dolmaire, Louise Chevillotte, Uria Hayik, Olivier Loustau.

    What is the Metascore for Synonyms?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Synonyms is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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