
Fortunately, The Band's Visit is much larger than the sum of its small parts. Stripped of all pretense and cruft, it is a clean, uncluttered story centered around Tewfiq, the leader of the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra, and their unexpected, overnight delay in a slow, desolate city.
Things I thoroughly enjoyed:
- the clone-like appearance of the band members' uniforms
- everyone speaking in mottled English
- the informal and lighthearted aspects of Dina versus the rigid formality of Tewfiq
- "My Funny Valentine"
- The band members going in different adventures but all ending up at Dina's apartment
Great date movie. But too slow for the kids.
Rent it. Enjoy it. I did.
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