Inspired by a true story, sparks fly when a Jew and a Muslim fall in love in New York. David (David Moscow), TV host of "Sex & Happiness", becomes smitten with the voluptuous Layla (Shiva Rose) - a mysterious, sensual dancer who turns out to be a refugee. David's reckless pursuit of Layla sets off an unveiling of the similarities and contrasts of their ancient cultures. His lust grows into love as he discovers in stunning Layla a sensitive, intelligent war survivor with a rich culture that echoes his own. But their families are dead set against their unlikely romance. Faced with deportation, Layla must choose.
David & Layla has generally received mixed reviews.
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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 27 Sep 2007
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By Michael Ordoña (350) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 18 Jul 2007
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David & Layla was released in 2005 and has generally received mixed reviews.
Online reviewers have written 27 reviews, giving David & Layla (2005) an average rating of 47%.
Overall, cinema-goers prefer the movie, giving it an average score of 76%, compared to film critics, who gave it a lower average score of 53%. Amateur reviewers were more impressed with David & Layla than critics were.
With a score of 47%, David & Layla is below the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 2005, which stands at 59%.
Other movies from 2005 with similar scores include films like The Dukes of Hazzard, The Cave and Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous.
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