139th Review for The Collab Weekly Movie WatchOne thing that immediately pops up when watching this film is its stunning, sometimes picturesque cinematography. If anything, that’s the element of the film that stood out the most for me and often got me mesmerized. I also wasn’t expecting and really liked the offbeat humor; it's pretty subtle and never calls attention to itself in a way that, at times, lends the film a sort of satire (?) or absurdism (?), again, without bordering on over-the-top. Perhaps the right word would be whimsy?The performances are all really great, delivering on the dramatic and the humorous with the same effectiveness. Nour, Laila and Mahmoud, in particular, were great. As their relationship faces challenges or breaks, their dialogue and physical performances effectively convey the emotions they are experiencing. The musical numbers were pretty solid—nothing that honestly I would remember or move me—but I liked the music and the choreography. The script is also really good, and it somewhat educated me in the subject matter and character (12th century Averroes and his relationship with his most trusted advisor, who, under the influence of some religious fanatics, becomes his ardent persecutor and leads to political unrest in Andalucia). As a historical buff, I am always eager to learn about these topics, especially if the film or show is entertaining, which it certainly is.All in all, for a film I was initially hesitant to watch, this was a decent surprise that I can see a lot of people being delighted by. There’s drama, there’s tension, there’s music and a few amusing moments.TODAY SCHEDULEDestinyTwinsJuniorTwisters
