The Good: I think this movie works best when it most resembles a stage play. The final scene has so much dramatic pastiche and is shot in such a perfect way, I felt transported to the theater district. I also like that this movie is only partially about the nitty gritty of the negotiations and is actually more about the individuals and their relationships. The film also excels when the characters demonstrate and understanding of this very complex conflict and don't just boil it down to overused talking points.
The Bad: THAT being said. There are some problems here. This movie is heavy on the cheese and corn, if you get what I mean. When the music swells, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. I also thought some of the performances here were quite lackluster. I don't know if Salim Dau's English isn't very good or if he has a hard time emoting, but I couldn't ever understand his vibe. I thought Ruth Wilson's character and performance were...certainly not her best.
The Ugly: that yellow filter anytime they're in Israel. This movie sometimes feels "over stylized" and while I get it's based on a stage play - that's when it's at it's best, when it feels like one - it doesn't have to be hokey.
The Bad: THAT being said. There are some problems here. This movie is heavy on the cheese and corn, if you get what I mean. When the music swells, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. I also thought some of the performances here were quite lackluster. I don't know if Salim Dau's English isn't very good or if he has a hard time emoting, but I couldn't ever understand his vibe. I thought Ruth Wilson's character and performance were...certainly not her best.
The Ugly: that yellow filter anytime they're in Israel. This movie sometimes feels "over stylized" and while I get it's based on a stage play - that's when it's at it's best, when it feels like one - it doesn't have to be hokey.