The Idol Movie Review

Introduction

After a long time, you’ve got a motivational movie which is worth it. A complete package of entertainment with some goosebump moments. So get ready to feel the ride of “The Idol”.

Plot

In the year of 2013, a boy named Mohammad Assaf managed to slip through the cordon of Israel and entered into Egypt. And the story begins with a trip to Gaza. During the year 2005, Mohammad was a careless boy who enjoyed music, felt it. He also loved to create music with his sister Nour and two of his friends out there-Ahmad and The 2nd one was Omar. Day by Day their music skills improved and someday they decided to go deep and create their own band.

They tried their best make their band famous, they used to offer their services in wedding ceremonies. At last, they lead to the biggest opportunity they could ever have. Barely after 7 years, Mohammad got a chance prove him on the world stage. He finally gets a chance to perform on the stage of “The Arab Idol”. And the story revolves around his hard work, how he overcame all of these. Even though he had strict travelling bans for him, he was also going through the pressure of representing his loved parents on the world stage.

Analysis

Supremely well-written script. co-written by Abu-Assa and Sameh Zoabi and we have to admit that they have really done a very good job with the story. The script goes smoothly and perfectly shows the struggles of Mohammad during his adulthood. The cinematography is at some different level. Some of the scenes are shot very beautifully that you can’t ignore it. The commitment of Mohammad, his belief is really going to inspire a lot of people out there.

Star Performance

The character of Nour can’t be ignored, she has done a fabulous job. Where the unexpected highlight you can say was Hiba Allah as a talented child actress. And how can you ignore the lead one-Abu Assad who has an absolutely superb job?

What’s There

1. Purely motivational which follows the old policy of “Broken at streets to Stardom at a city” and it would leave you spellbound.

2. Solid feels of biography, passion, hard work.

3. Crisp cinematography and outstanding script with clichés are waiting for you in the movie...

What’s Not There

1. The movie loses its energy gradually until the final show.

2. The movie doesn’t tell you the full context for the importance of Mohammad’s public participation in the competition.

3. The refugee thing is not presented perfectly; it doesn’t seem practical at all as a comparison to the happenings occurs out there in Palestine.

4. The timid approach about the trip of Gaza is a little disappointment if you think about the director.

5. Enjoyment level decreases when Mohammad grows up.

Verdict

The movie is a biopic and it is best in its category of genre. SO biopic lovers, motivational story lovers here again a treat comes for you.