I found this movie to be entertaining as well as inspirational. Bill Murray is good at his usual tongue in cheek dialog as a lying bull shirting motivational con man agent. Zooey Deschanel is gorgeous even when air sick and pill faced, and Kate Hudson is luscious many times over. Bruce Willis is good as a grizzled mercenary talking his memoirs during some of the road trips.
Then there is Leem Lubany as Salima. It is difficult to imagine how hard it would be to live in a country or religious society where women are oppressed, not even allowed to pursue a dream under threat of death. It was inspiring to see her get to do it.
It was great when Murray confessed all of his lies and Willis went along to help save the day. Was the story believable? Not really unless the stars are aligned perfectly or it is the hand of fate taking control in mysterious ways. But, that is why we have movies and books, they are better than real life. I rate it an 8/10 for the above reasons.
Then there is Leem Lubany as Salima. It is difficult to imagine how hard it would be to live in a country or religious society where women are oppressed, not even allowed to pursue a dream under threat of death. It was inspiring to see her get to do it.
It was great when Murray confessed all of his lies and Willis went along to help save the day. Was the story believable? Not really unless the stars are aligned perfectly or it is the hand of fate taking control in mysterious ways. But, that is why we have movies and books, they are better than real life. I rate it an 8/10 for the above reasons.