Several parables set up a narrative for Idris Elba's lonely, heartsick and surprisingly relatable djinn - while providing a potpourri of short stories with both entertaining and unpredictable narratives. His perspective runs counter to Tilda Swinton's academic, who enters with confidence - only to doubt her most strongly held beliefs. This is an adult fairytale that forces us (as it does Swinton's Alithea, "truth" in Greek mythology) to realize that fulfillment in life comes from the coalescence of science, history, and, yes, faith in following one's heart.
Technically, George Miller's team pulls off seamless special effects in a kaleidoscopic backdrop of the Middle East, spanning from the time of King Solomon and Sheba through the Ottomon Empire with stunningly beautiful and often heartbreaking backstories. The musical score never drowns out the dialogue, while the visuals are always adding layers that provide purpose to our characters' motivations.
Overall, Three Thousand Years of Longing is a recommended film, that can stand up to analysis due to some unique directorial and story-telling characteristics, while also serving as a satisfying date night with turns that will keep viewers longing to learn the fate of our two lead characters.
Technically, George Miller's team pulls off seamless special effects in a kaleidoscopic backdrop of the Middle East, spanning from the time of King Solomon and Sheba through the Ottomon Empire with stunningly beautiful and often heartbreaking backstories. The musical score never drowns out the dialogue, while the visuals are always adding layers that provide purpose to our characters' motivations.
Overall, Three Thousand Years of Longing is a recommended film, that can stand up to analysis due to some unique directorial and story-telling characteristics, while also serving as a satisfying date night with turns that will keep viewers longing to learn the fate of our two lead characters.