This movie is visually stunning and has a great soundtrack. The plot is simple, but never boring. Theeb, a young boy, ends up in situations where he needs to make difficult decisions, and face the harsh reality he lives in. The story is in many ways universal. It's in a (very general) sense about growing up, trying to understand the world around you, and being like the people who inspire you. More directly, the movie is about "brotherhood" and loyalty to your own, something the movie reflects over throughout. It gets difficult for Theeb, for the lines between good and evil are blurred, and it's hard to say what is right and what is wrong.
The movie is touching, exciting and thoughtful. The performances are all solid, and especially the young boy who carries the movie on his shoulders, deserves recognition. The movie could be compared with old westerns (think Sergio Leone), with some of the themes, the lack of dialogue, the sandy setting and partly the music - but the mood and the stylistic choices are different enough to make this movie something of it's own.
The movie is touching, exciting and thoughtful. The performances are all solid, and especially the young boy who carries the movie on his shoulders, deserves recognition. The movie could be compared with old westerns (think Sergio Leone), with some of the themes, the lack of dialogue, the sandy setting and partly the music - but the mood and the stylistic choices are different enough to make this movie something of it's own.