DIFF -2010 Transit Cities

An excellent potrayal of expectations versus reality. This films shine in brilliance addressing a very simple yet disturbing issue what one call really call their own.

On the one level it is a personalized fight of 'Laila' who returns from the States back to Amman after 14 yrs, to naiively want the answers to lifes impounding compromises. On the other, it is the struggle of aspirations that one over-builds for themselves versus the strength within to carry them. Failure comes at every point in the charming film, but yet so dignified that not once does it look for sympathy. Rather you feel much empathised with the dilemmas and wish film wouldnt end because maybe it has all the answers!

Effective background score, very honest direction and a heart-warming yet witty blend of emotions from excitement to anger to frustration to defeat. Charming performance by the lead actress and a very human, believable and simple-yet-extremely layered portion of a slice of life. Good Watch!

7:15, 14.12.10 Madinat Theatre