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‘6 A.M.’ Review: Mehran Modiri's Time-Ticking Thriller

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A beloved Iranian TV satirist takes a crack at the thriller genre, but his 'mixed results' social issues movie '6 A.M.' fails to fully captivate.
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  • Mehran Modiri, who directed, wrote, and starred in the indie film '6 A.M.', is one of Iran's most popular TV satirists, bringing his sharp comedic chops to a more serious genre.
  • While the film's ticking-clock premise and timely social commentary show promise, critics say the overall plot becomes increasingly 'contrived', leaving audiences wanting more from this multi-hyphenate talent.
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Mehran Modiri, 6 A.M.
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