The adage is "write what you know" and so Al-Haggar writes about an Egyptian screenwriter who lived in London. However, he allows his imagination to take Room to Rent in a different bizarre direction to his life story.
Unfortunately his imagination isn't always teamed with logic. I didn't believe any of the story contrivances and the last twist is simply impossible - even if you accept re-incarnation really happens.
And yet strangely I was swept along and never annoyed. This is due to the believable characters, good dialogue and a valiant attempt to avoid cliché.
This isn't at first glance a formula film but Al-Haggar hits all the right structural points at the right times ensuring excellent pacing.
While the plotting is never convincing it is however always entertaining.
Unfortunately his imagination isn't always teamed with logic. I didn't believe any of the story contrivances and the last twist is simply impossible - even if you accept re-incarnation really happens.
And yet strangely I was swept along and never annoyed. This is due to the believable characters, good dialogue and a valiant attempt to avoid cliché.
This isn't at first glance a formula film but Al-Haggar hits all the right structural points at the right times ensuring excellent pacing.
While the plotting is never convincing it is however always entertaining.