This is definitely not a movie to watch if you're after car crashes, action heroes saving the day, and happy, fully resolved endings. So, if that's what you're interested in, stick with the Hollywood blockbusters.
But, if you're prepared to look beneath the surface of a movie for the true meaning, and wish to be challenged by films, rather than just following a simple story, then this is definitely a film to see. If you expect all the actions of characters to be realistic, avoid. If you're prepared to accept that what you see on the screen may be a symbol, see this movie.
** SPOILERS **
While I don't want to give the story away, the film starts off full of hope, with the idea that a simple Afghani girl can sneak away from her father, obtain an education, and even become President of Afghanistan. A bit like 'The American Dream' as in any number of Hollywood films? Well, no. Even from the start there are subtle hints that this is just a delusion, and as the movie progresses, this becomes more and more obvious. And the ending is incredibly depressing as the true situation of the family is made clear. This is certainly a movie that made me think, and when I read newspaper articles and other news reports on Afghanistan, this is going to colour my view of what's written. And how many Bruce Willis epics can you say that about?
But, if you're prepared to look beneath the surface of a movie for the true meaning, and wish to be challenged by films, rather than just following a simple story, then this is definitely a film to see. If you expect all the actions of characters to be realistic, avoid. If you're prepared to accept that what you see on the screen may be a symbol, see this movie.
** SPOILERS **
While I don't want to give the story away, the film starts off full of hope, with the idea that a simple Afghani girl can sneak away from her father, obtain an education, and even become President of Afghanistan. A bit like 'The American Dream' as in any number of Hollywood films? Well, no. Even from the start there are subtle hints that this is just a delusion, and as the movie progresses, this becomes more and more obvious. And the ending is incredibly depressing as the true situation of the family is made clear. This is certainly a movie that made me think, and when I read newspaper articles and other news reports on Afghanistan, this is going to colour my view of what's written. And how many Bruce Willis epics can you say that about?