The Worst Film Ever

Sick Product of a Sick System

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

Debuting against the backdrop of a revolution in early 2011, the timing of its release certainly played a role in the celebration and sympathy Ahmad Abdalla's film Microphone met with among critics, film festivals, commentators and revolutionaries alike. Many considered the film an artistic prophecy, unmistakably reflecting the restlessness of a young generation denied opportunities for self-expression, development, mobility or even the chance to "live their lives." One scene is presumably a tribute to Khaled Said, the Alexandrian tortured to death in one of a string of significant events that preceded the revolution. The film cleverly utilizes the phenomenon of graffiti in its storyline, as a means for advertising a gig. This art form would later become a prominent cultural feature of the political revolution of a generation...Continue reading: http://www.madamasr.com/content/what-musical-repression

one of the few Arabic movies that I've liked, I have been writing in my blog and protesting for 6 years now(since I was 16), I was protesting against Alkedeeseen church suicide attack when it was released, I was in Khaled Said's protest that was in the movie(I remember that day well, it was 12-6-2010, the funny thing is, Egypt doesn't feel any different, I feel that we've ruined everything.this movie meant so much to me for a different reason than the good directing, Khaled Abulnaga, Yousra Elouzy, Hany Adel, or Menna Shalabi's acting, different that Masar Igbari and Helbawi's voice, different that the familiar graffiti, in fact, it means so much because it feels the same, it made me see that I didn't miss much for seeing it in August 2012, and not when it was released (jan 2011), the only difference the writers should make if it was not released, is that people in the mosque at the end of the movie, that prevented them from doing their concert, and the state, represented in the National stage and the police, that prevented them from doing their concert twice, and from living freely actually, the writers should make them together, not a separated authority, meaning that the theater guy should wear a policeman outfit and leave his beard, it's the only thing that have changed in Egypt since the revolution, authorities have all entered the blender.thank you all for this movie, and for making me see that nothing has changed, that it didn't feel old seeing a movie that discusses things before the revolution this late, it is never late in Egypt

Although this movie came out to theaters during the Egptian Revolution 2010, I decided to watch it once the Movies reopen their doors, and it was a Great experience that's totally new for the Egyptian Cinema Industry. At first, I felt more like a documentary movie than a feature film, but then I realized that Its drama is within the characters not the events, as the writer (also the director) Ahmed Abdullah delivered a new interpretation for this group of young people's feelings, by focusing on the small details and simple incidents happening during their daily life, also he showed a new view for Alexandria, its Talented youth, their musical bands, their hobbies, their art works & graffiti.The acting ensemble was awesome, not focusing on Khaled Abol Naga only, but gave each one their chance to show us a very realistic and simple performance, with a nice guest appearance of Menna Shalbi.What made (microphone) a great movie was its direction and Cinematography, new angles in Egyptian films, and the songs selection for sure.Just a little flaws in the script & storyline got to the movie, but didn't affect amusement.Is Microphone the best Egyptian Movie?!... I can't tell, but when you watch it, you can't deny that this movie is new & a point of transition in the Egyptian Movie Industry.

I had the pleasure to see the movie at Toronto International Film Festival.Microphone is one of these rare movies that has this distinct way of expressing something new to you.The movie revolves around "Khaled" who came back from USA to Egypt. He meets with underground hip hop rappers and singers around Alexandria where he discovers a new world of talent and art that still didn't come to the surface and is not public to everyone. He sees talent; he wants to give these young artists the opportunity to become something bigger and the story goes on from here. Of course, he has his emotional problems with his ex and he is trying to manage around it.Some of the characters in the movie are actually real and they use their real names like all the hip hop artists. And also, some of their side stories are also true.So,being from Alexandria, the movie was very interesting to me as to see a very different kind of people, and seeing the city from a different perspective in the underground world.Ahmed Abdallah, the director, did a very good job with showing a lot of new talent around the city. He also expressed a lot of emotions with different characters and different side stories.the soundtrack was also great as it was not produced by one artist and it was not produced for the movie. they took already finished songs from the bands that appeared in the movie which gave the movie a different taste with a scent of originality.the only downside for the movie was its length its longer than two hours and actually I thought it ended at one point but then they added another 15 minutes that also brought to the same conclusion again so it was not that much of an addition and I think the movie could managed without the last 15 minutes.So, in my opinion, it's a must see for any fans of Egyptian cinema or anyone who would like a closer look at the underground Alexandria or Egypt and I can say that it is arguably the best Arabic movie of 2010.