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The Reluctant Fundamentalist

It's a beautiful Wednesday morning and I have found another trailer to share with everyone! Today we are going to be looking at 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'.



I don't know about you, but for me the first words that pop into my head are "Thought Provoking". I know that this film is addressing a very touchy subject for a lot of people but whichever side of the debate you land on, I think 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' will still be incredibly interesting. A Pakistani Muslim comes to the U.S.A. just in time to see the Twin Towers fall? Sounds like an absolute nightmare to me. There is always so much to learn by looking at the world through another set of eyes, and I think 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' could be very interesting.

Apart from the main premise, this movie has two very solid actors: Kiefer Sutherland and Liev Schreiber. I pretty much adore both of these actors. If there is anything we know about both of them it's that they are convincing in dramatic roles. Honestly, I'm pretty excited that there is a movie with both of them in it! Kate Hudson is also floating around in the background. She has the capability to act seriously, she just very rarely uses it. Hopefully, she won't be a blemish on the cast!

All in all I think that this just might be a winner! It has the components to be a legit suspense drama. I'm looking foreword to when I have the opportunity to watch this one. I hope it doesn't disappoint!

I have since seen this movie and written a review.

Comments

  1. Chills running up and down my spine. This looks like a GOOD ONE. (And Keifer uses his Jack Bauer voice - gotta love that.)

    Chuckled at your accurate depiction of Kate Hudson. Let's hope she acts up to her ability in this one. Could help her career if she gets serious.

    Thanks for another stirring review, Cassie!

    I'll watch it with you!

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  2. Its a masterpiece by Mira Nair. Its so gripping that sometimes the viewer also feels emotionally attached with the lead protagonist, Riz Ahmed. Questioning own's beliefs and goals is a difficult task which in this movie Riz Ahmed playing as a Pakistani goal oriented financial analyst has executed brilliantly.. Awesome performances packed with exceptional hard hitting dialogues differentiate this movie with other similar ones. A must watch..

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