expected way more from the same director of a movie like wajda ..  one whole star because she included an abadi jawher song and one of my favs🗣️

expected way more from the same director of a movie like wajda ..  one whole star because she included an abadi jawher song and one of my favs🗣️

A solid enough drama that we have seen the trajectory of before. Luckily, the actors are compelling in their own right and the way that the film ends is a bitter pill to swallow in regards to not giving up the fight. Change may not come easily or even right away, but it takes just the people to keep fighting the fight

A solid enough drama that we have seen the trajectory of before. Luckily, the actors are compelling in their own right and the way that the film ends is a bitter pill to swallow in regards to not giving up the fight. Change may not come easily or even right away, but it takes just the people to keep fighting the fight

Other than the foreigness (to me) of Saudi Arabian culture and gender segregation, there isn’t that much in this story that doesn’t feel play by numbers. Unfortunately when I wasn’t angry on the main character’s behalf, I felt mostly bored. It feels like I’ve seen this movie before in US when Hilary Clinton was running for president. Feminism is important no doubt, but less than a week ago I saw a movie about a young Gulf Arab woman’s political education through Marxism and armed resistance. I guess the vibe is just very different.

Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like it would be annoying to live in Saudi Arabia.

Other than the foreigness (to me) of Saudi Arabian culture and gender segregation, there isn’t that much in this story that doesn’t feel play by numbers. Unfortunately when I wasn’t angry on the main character’s behalf, I felt mostly bored. It feels like I’ve seen this movie before in US when Hilary Clinton was running for president. Feminism is important no doubt, but less than a week ago I saw a movie about a young Gulf Arab woman’s political education through Marxism and armed resistance. I guess the vibe is just very different.

Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems like it would be annoying to live in Saudi Arabia.

An equally delightful follow-up to WADJHA, Haifaa Al-Mansour continues to operate with a feminist focused within Saudi Arabian society. While THE PERFECT CANDIDATE doesn’t exactly push boundaries, it does offer a wondorous glimpse into the struggles of the average, educated Saudi woman; that despite social progress, there are limits and constraints due to societal constructs. The final minutes of the film will move you, but likely not linger beyond that.

An equally delightful follow-up to WADJHA, Haifaa Al-Mansour continues to operate with a feminist focused within Saudi Arabian society. While THE PERFECT CANDIDATE doesn’t exactly push boundaries, it does offer a wondorous glimpse into the struggles of the average, educated Saudi woman; that despite social progress, there are limits and constraints due to societal constructs. The final minutes of the film will move you, but likely not linger beyond that.

Oh man this is soviet level propaganda my friend wasn't lying

Oh man this is soviet level propaganda my friend wasn't lying