Welcome 2009

Critics score:
87 / 100

Reviews provided by RottenTomatoes

David Fear, Time Out: Don't discount the pleasure of watching a weathered star breathe life into an otherwise banal film. Read more

V.A. Musetto, New York Post: [It] has its share of cliches and contrivances. Fortunately, compensation is provided by strong performances by veteran actor Vincent Lindon as the coach and newcomer Firat Ayverdi as the refugee. Read more

Vadim Rizov, Village Voice: Starting strong with its atmospheric immersion in the herd of immigrants killing time by the docks, Welcome quickly shrugs off credibility by equating Bilal's quest with Simon's angst over his recent divorce. Read more