This film was a fun and riveting watch that left me feeling gripped with the rich storytelling and engaging performances from Elba and Swinton. It is an Aladdin-esque film about a djinn who gets released from his imprisonment in a jewelry souvenir by a socially distant and reserved professor of storytelling. In return the djinn grants her 3 wishes of her choosing. That's the basic premise but for me the actual film is not about the wishes she will be granted but in fact it is the stories of previous wish users and the deep connection Elba and Swinton share through those stories. It also is a lesson into humanity, what it is like to be alone and want to be loved by someone. The deep connections we have with eachother that make stories so enjoyable.
Visually this film is very appealing as the visual effects are stunning to look at. The performances were also believable and I felt invested in their relationship.
Visually this film is very appealing as the visual effects are stunning to look at. The performances were also believable and I felt invested in their relationship.
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