It works as a message movie about the evils of capitalism, but could have been a much richer film if it ever strayed off message.
November 9, 2006 Extremely well done independent foreign cinema from Israel. April 2, 2004 It is also helped by strong central performances. Drama
We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.Regal It sidesteps stereotypes to present a story about capitalism and the state of immigration in Israel(also covered in "Alila" and "Yana's Friends" but here racism is added into the mix). All rights reserved.
| Salah, Shimi's father, soon discovers that James is exceptionally lucky rolling dice and he decides to exploit this in order to win in Eventually James remembers the original reason for which he arrived in Israel, but it is already too late – he is arrested by the immigration police and transferred to an Israeli prison. | [/color][/font]
August 20, 2004
He is freed by a corrupt customs official to work in the employ of Shimi. A pointed and funny allegory about a clash of values. Shimi's wife sees him as a kind of an amusement. | Rating: B- Pride
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Have an open mind and a pacient soul, and you should have no problem at all. August 27, 2007
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A deceptively gentle social satire brimming with likable performances and smart humor.