texastea-22073
Had no idea about Somalia, until I saw this movie. Well done!
robmacom-20783
I loved this film, it is so refreshing to see actual Somalian people given the chance to tell their story. I thought the film was fantastic, the drama was peppered with humor which made it more realAll of the leads were fantastic Evan Peters and Barkhad Abdi were the stand outs.
I really felt their friendship grow through the film and about 30 minutes in I forgot they were acting as the drama became more real. I loved the Director's use of animation throughout the film.I recommend this film as it is about another point of view and it is linked to the movie Captain Philips.This film explains about the Somalian Culture and the motives behind the Piracy. I learned so much more from this film than from the Tom Hanks vehicle.If I was to sum up its a cracking story of courage, hope and the search for the truth.Loved every minute of it
mstyles-624-399356
This is a nice movie.. It's not pretentious. It's more about self-realization, and interactions with people.. The movie is very well cast, and dialog well constructed.
There are several supporting roles, which are quite interesting. The thing about this movie I really liked and it really doesn't happen that much anymore, Is that I felt like I got to know the characters, and I cared and liked them.
They each are working their way thru their own issues, which are not really the focus of the movie (or is it?)I do wish they explored the parents more, especially Melonie Griffith. It could have added even more to this gem. Too many movies these day are just lame. Or they try and clobber you over the head, with visuals, super-powers, end of the world threats. This movie is entertaining, but also has points to think about it. It made me go and read up about Somalia, which has an amazing story to it's very long existence. In short, this movie, entertained, informed, and made me think about things. something so rarely accomplished anymore.
Harrison Tweed (Top Dawg)
This type of docufilm is not my cup of tea as I'm more into the action/tension type films, but I still found it entertaining, informative and a well put together production with great casting, directing, writing and cinematography. Although the pace was too slow for me, still a great watch and thus a 8/10 from me.
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