The Band's Visit started slow, long lingering shots that are seen so often in indie films. There isn't a lot of plot in this film. It's mostly about how the characters interact with each other and about their deep psychological problems. There are some funny, awkward quirky moments as seen in so many indie films these days. The best part about the film is the awkward tension between Dina and Tawfiq. It's similar to The Visitor and Once, two movies where the romantic leads have trouble making the connection due to different circumstances. I was told that this film was a comedy and although it was not as funny as I had expected, it's still a worthwhile little film with some very good acting.
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(2006)
A good tight thriller
4 August 2008
This is a tight thriller that moves at a fast past and keeps you engaged. In some ways it has as just as many twists and turns as The Dark Knight but you find the twists more real and believable. The acting is first rate from the major to minor roles. Even though the movie takes place in France, there's an American feel to it. It made sense when I found out that the novel the film is based on was written by an American. Especially the first scenes in the forest by the lake feel like something out of an American thriller. Because it came from a novel, there are times where there's a lot of exposition, but it always comes at a moment when it's definitely needed. It also has one of the best on foot chase scenes I've seen in a long time.
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