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Is it worth $10? Yes
While serving time in a French prison that’s divided between Corsicans and Arabs, Malik (Tahar Rahim) murders an inmate at the request of the Corsican leader (Niels Arestrup). This alienates him from the Arabs, but he soon learns he’s not a natural fit with either group. It’s a bit slow developing and some of the mystical elements don't quite fit, but it is endlessly fascinating as we watch Malik use his opportune moments, good fortune and prison smarts to take control of his six-year sentence. Kudos to Rahim for a real standout performance; some critics have said his transformation is comparable to that of Michael Corleone in "The Godfather" saga. That may be a stretch, but the acting as a whole in this film is excellent. Winner of nine Cesar Awards (the French Oscars), including Best Picture.
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