The set-up of the film is certainly interesting enough: a gay muslim meets a non-muslim man and, in spite of himself, begins to form a bond with this man. I cannot recall ever seeing a film with a gay muslim main character, let alone a gay muslim main character whose devoutly muslim family actively support him in his gayness, so that aspect was also fresh for me.
Sadly, the poor writing and overacting conspired to sink this film. I lasted 30 minutes but just could not continue beyond that.
The gay best friend is unbearable. He flits around, completely self-absorbed, and at times is quite dismissive of his supposed best friend.
Additionally, the patter between Mo and Kal struck me as often quite awkward, but not in the natural way that occurs when two people are getting to know each other. Kal comes across as a bit pushy in the beginning. For me, that is a turn-off. Had I been Mo, I would have left the party alone.
All that is to say: this film had a fine set-up but it needed better writing. Perhaps then the actors would have had something more to work with.
Sadly, the poor writing and overacting conspired to sink this film. I lasted 30 minutes but just could not continue beyond that.
The gay best friend is unbearable. He flits around, completely self-absorbed, and at times is quite dismissive of his supposed best friend.
Additionally, the patter between Mo and Kal struck me as often quite awkward, but not in the natural way that occurs when two people are getting to know each other. Kal comes across as a bit pushy in the beginning. For me, that is a turn-off. Had I been Mo, I would have left the party alone.
All that is to say: this film had a fine set-up but it needed better writing. Perhaps then the actors would have had something more to work with.