Riz Ahmed has the most difficult role in this movie and he shoulders it more than bravely. His performance alone is worth for you to watch this very difficult movie. Obviously because of the topic, this won't be just a fun little movie to watch. Unlike his starring role in Four Lions, this is a serious attempt in showing and getting into the mind of someone affected by what happened after 9/11.
Nair is a seasoned director and she knows the traps one can encounter when making a movie that stays ambiguous until the end. There is only two options, so saying you knew it all along makes no sense and is not what you should be focusing with this movie. Empathy but also understanding is something this movie tries to spread. If it wholly succeeds is up to the viewer, who has to stomach some cringe worthy decisions made by the characters in the movie. But that is life for you sometimes ... sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet
Nair is a seasoned director and she knows the traps one can encounter when making a movie that stays ambiguous until the end. There is only two options, so saying you knew it all along makes no sense and is not what you should be focusing with this movie. Empathy but also understanding is something this movie tries to spread. If it wholly succeeds is up to the viewer, who has to stomach some cringe worthy decisions made by the characters in the movie. But that is life for you sometimes ... sometimes bitter, sometimes sweet