I liked the film, could definitely relate to the real life struggle, but had to grapple with the ending.
The cinematography is somewhat overloaded with telescopic shots clearly illustrating the claustrophobic atmosphere of New York. I also found the close-in shots of the characters irritating. I wanted to see Ahmad's apartment, the building he lives in, why he doesn't even have a doorknob on his front door. Not just head-shots of him smoking cigarettes and listening to music.
The plot was distinctive but ultimately depressing as Ahmad stumbles onto one disappoint after another, and some of it due to self-sabotage and carelessness.
Poor Ahmad does not get to reclaim his former glory, loses what precious business he has, and doesn't get the girl.
I'd only recommend this film after a really bad day.
Because Ahmad has it worse than you.
The cinematography is somewhat overloaded with telescopic shots clearly illustrating the claustrophobic atmosphere of New York. I also found the close-in shots of the characters irritating. I wanted to see Ahmad's apartment, the building he lives in, why he doesn't even have a doorknob on his front door. Not just head-shots of him smoking cigarettes and listening to music.
The plot was distinctive but ultimately depressing as Ahmad stumbles onto one disappoint after another, and some of it due to self-sabotage and carelessness.
Poor Ahmad does not get to reclaim his former glory, loses what precious business he has, and doesn't get the girl.
I'd only recommend this film after a really bad day.
Because Ahmad has it worse than you.