Emotionally draining, but worth it.

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2014)

This is one of those movies that is like a long race, or some sort of rigorous exercise of the mind. As I have mentioned in other reviews, I am always trying to find a movie that leaves me speechless afterwards. Where the end credits come on and I am just staring blankly at the screen. This movie did this to me.
Apparently, this director is a real up and comer after the success of other movies. After really enjoying Prisoners. and reading many good reviews on this movie, I decided to give it a go.
This movie is in French and Arabic. If you don't understand those languages (which I don't), you will have to use subtitles. It is okay, though, because the story is so gripping that you will forget that you are reading subtitles shortly after the beginning credits.
I'd list this movie as a drama/thriller. There are some very dramatic parts where it is almost hard to believe what is happening on screen.
If you think you have a firm grip of what is going on in the movie, how it will all end, you are in for a big surprise. Please, watch this movie because it is truly one of the better films out there.
This movie will not leave you with a smile on your face, but it will leave you with the feeling that the story is complete. It will make sense when you watch it, so carve out a couple of hours of your day to watch.