Review of The Band's Visit (2007) by Lorenzo V — 14 Jan 2010
"Once-not long ago-a small Egyptian police band arrived in Israel. Not many remember this...It wasn't that important.".
A band comprised of members of the Egyptian police force head to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town.
REVIEW.
'The Band's Visit' is a cinematic breath of fresh air in a market overwrought with cine dreck. It tells the story of an Egyptian Police band that has gone over to Israel for a concert at an Arab cultural centre, only to find that they have ended up in the wrong town. In a period of 24 hours, they manage to establish friendships among some of the town's off beat residents. It shows that despite cultural differences between Arabs and Jews, they manage to (for the most part) rise above prejudices and make the most of an awkward situation. Major kudos to the film's writer/director for forging a finely tuned story, as well as a cast to act out their parts equally well. This film may remind you at times of some of the tongue in cheek comedies of Aki Kaurismaki.
This review of The Band's Visit (2007) was written by Lorenzo V on 14 Jan 2010.
The Band's Visit has generally received very positive reviews.
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