Preview: Amreeka (2009)

Synopsis:

A Palestinian mother and her son move to America in hopes of starting a new life, but finds too frequently that prejudice runs deep.

• Poster: C-

Review:

This isn't really a comedy, but they seem to choose the Coming to America mold for their image placement within the frame and the "moving into suburbia" motif is hardly original.

• Trailer: B+

Review:

Despite having a incredbly weak poster, the trailer is quite charming. Nisreen Faour is absolutely engaging, which should do enough to encourage all types of audiences to attend and enjoy.

Oscar Prospects:

While I would love to think the Academy could actually recognize a film like this, especially a performance that looks so good, but I doubt the film will earn any Oscar recognition.

Release Date:

• September 4, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (August 30, 2009) Original