The Square (2013, Dir. Jehani Noujaim, Egypt/USA) (Cert: 15/Not Rated) *** Starring: Ahmed Hassan, Khalid Abdalla, Magdy Ashour In 2010, a series of revolutions erupted across the Islamic world aimed at various dictators who ruled over their countries. In Egypt, a major revolution to usurp President Hosni Murbarak is captured through the eyes and experiences of several people active within the revolution with different ideas and views on the future of Egypt. One of the most interesting elements of documentary cinema is the occasions in which something remarkable is captured almost purely by chance. The Square is not just one of these moments but rather a succession, in the heat of one of the most tumultuous revolutions during the Arab Spring. The film provides a ground-level view of the revolution and riots which presents not only a unique opportunity but also a raw intensity to sequences which pack an emotional punch. However, with this immediacy there are other problems. Give. That this is covering an event that is still somewhat underway, the film lacks any satisfying sense of conclusion as if the story is half-done. Some of the sequences such as Ahmed Hassans opening narration and the recurring sequence of a mural being painted distract from the more lively scenes of conflict. A mixed bag over all, but there Is more good than bad. Next time, Zak Efron, Michael B. Jordan and Miles Teller play three friends who vow to not enter a relationship before a recently-divorced Jordan. However, things dont go to plan in That Awkward Moment.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Feb 2014 17:19:50 +0000
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