The Band's Visit (2008)

- 3 Eberts

Roger had given this one 4 stars so I was looking forward to seeing. A rather simple story with complex characters, it was a very interesting watch.
The main thing I liked about the story was it pointed out something we all know : people are just people. Israelis or Egyptians or whatever, we all have our tragedies and triumphs. It's part of being human.
One reason I like Blade Runner so much is that it opens up the discussion of what it is to be human. This movie in its own quiet little way does the same thing.
I didn't think it was a great movie, just a good little movie, but well worth seeing.