Preview: Cairo Time (2010)

Synopsis:

A married woman arrives in Cairo to discover her husband has been detained in Gaza and won't be able to rendezvous right away. While waiting, a gracious tour guide becomes more.

• Poster: C+

Review:

We get that this is set in the desert (it is called Cairo Time, after all) but must the background be a shade very similar to sand? Otherwise, the poster is well structured and framed.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

I love Patricia Clarkson and this looks to suit her abilities quite well, but the overall thrust of the film feels too familiar with wistful sideward glances and love finds its way plotting. There is one nice shot half way through with Clarkson standing with her back against the elevator that captures what I hope the film is and isn't a one-time positive quality.

Oscar Prospects:

Clarkson hasn't been near the Academy Awards in some time and may never get another nomination, but this is the kind of role that could put her closer than she's been in awhile.

Release Date:

• August 6, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (July 7, 2010) Original