I just watched this movie with my wife and by the end, both of us were wondering how we got through it, and why we watched it in the first place. Having lived in various places in the Middle East, I am used to the Arab style of movie making and I appreciate how different an Arab tale is from what Americans are used to but this movie was sadly lacking in anything that would even pass for an Arab-style narrative. From the completely inane Italian to the obvious attempt at Egyptian slapstick with the chief of police, this film is too disjointed to enjoy.
On the plus side, the cinematography is astounding, and it was a good plot device to have it built around the exploits of a cocky, disrespectful European photographer. It was obvious that the cinematographer had an eye for a good photograph, but even more obvious that the director had no concept of plot. Hopefully he improves with his next venture.
On the plus side, the cinematography is astounding, and it was a good plot device to have it built around the exploits of a cocky, disrespectful European photographer. It was obvious that the cinematographer had an eye for a good photograph, but even more obvious that the director had no concept of plot. Hopefully he improves with his next venture.