Film: The Infidel
Oct. 22nd, 2011 08:45 pmReasons for watching it: I liked the premise of a comedy about a Muslim man who discovers that he was adopted as a baby and his genetic parents were Jewish. Also, most of the other options available were Holocaust-themed, which is somewhat of an anti-preference for me.
Circumstances of watching it: We had a J-soc film and pizza night, which was a great success. It was a good illustration of my theory that the best way to build community is to have events that allow plenty of time for socializing but have some specific purpose beyond "just" socializing.
Verdict: The Infidel is an unexceptional comedy which is also touching and handles a sensitive issue thoughtfully.
( detailed review )
I enjoyed The Infidel a great deal (in spite of needing to shout "nooooo!" at the characters quite a lot!), but then I'm already a fan of Baddiel and a sucker for culture-clash storylines.
Circumstances of watching it: We had a J-soc film and pizza night, which was a great success. It was a good illustration of my theory that the best way to build community is to have events that allow plenty of time for socializing but have some specific purpose beyond "just" socializing.
Verdict: The Infidel is an unexceptional comedy which is also touching and handles a sensitive issue thoughtfully.
( detailed review )
I enjoyed The Infidel a great deal (in spite of needing to shout "nooooo!" at the characters quite a lot!), but then I'm already a fan of Baddiel and a sucker for culture-clash storylines.
