Review of The Infidel (2010) by Stefan G — 04 Aug 2015
This film presents a unique take on the modern issue of multiculturalism, and it's not the kind of film to pull punches either. The film's plot centres around a Muslim man who leads an ordinary life until he discovers that he was, in fact, born to Jewish parents, and his subsequent journey to understand his roots and find his true place in a multicultural world proves to be both hilarious and fascinating.
The characters are certainly entertaining, even if they sometimes come across as a bit stereotypical, though this could be purely for the purpose of satire. Omid Djalili's character often comes a Muslim Homer Simpson, and for once, I can think of this as positive, because it gives the viewer a fresh, honest perspective.
Some of the jokes seem a bit crude, but the rest are comedic gold. The film itself is filled with social commentary, balanced with a good script well enough that its message doesn't come across as heavy-handed, and it culminates with a satisfying ending.
This review of The Infidel (2010) was written by Stefan G on 04 August 2015.
The Infidel has generally received mixed reviews.
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