Yes this is a feel good movie and in some ways an adult coming of age movie but it's in no way stupid or trite.
The performances of all are impeccable, even the smallest of characters seem real and fully formed. The soundtrack is also fabulous.
Some of the plot I could see coming about a mile in advance but I really didn't care because I was enjoying it so much.
The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi co-wrote and starred in this, this may put some more conservative viewers off but then they probably wouldn't watch the movie anyway because it's about Muslims in New York. I may be turning into Bill Maher.
I guess there's really no reason why I should try to persuade conservatives to watch it... except... it's a gem. Warning... may contain brown people.
It's sensitive, heartwarming, funny and uplifting without too many obvious clichés and as Aasif Mandvi's first movie, it's a triumph for him and a joy for us.
The performances of all are impeccable, even the smallest of characters seem real and fully formed. The soundtrack is also fabulous.
Some of the plot I could see coming about a mile in advance but I really didn't care because I was enjoying it so much.
The Daily Show's Aasif Mandvi co-wrote and starred in this, this may put some more conservative viewers off but then they probably wouldn't watch the movie anyway because it's about Muslims in New York. I may be turning into Bill Maher.
I guess there's really no reason why I should try to persuade conservatives to watch it... except... it's a gem. Warning... may contain brown people.
It's sensitive, heartwarming, funny and uplifting without too many obvious clichés and as Aasif Mandvi's first movie, it's a triumph for him and a joy for us.