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5 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 50The New York TimesStephen HoldenThe New York TimesStephen HoldenExudes a randy, robust charm as it unapologetically thumbs its nose at respectability and everything the word implies.
- 50Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittIt's rare for an Egyptian movie to look so closely and unflinchingly at class conflict and other forms of social disarray, but lively acting keeps the story engaging even when it wanders and meanders.
- 38New York PostJonathan ForemanNew York PostJonathan ForemanThe screenplay by Zekri (based on Jorge Amado novel) is crude stuff, and director Ossama Fawzi gets such cartoonish performances from his cast, it's hard to care about the characters.
- 30Village VoiceMichael AtkinsonVillage VoiceMichael AtkinsonFawzi shoots the proceedings in clumsy, gotch-eyed spurts, and the level of incoherence is impressively high.