At times interesting, but with many defects. The ending has a reasonable wrap-around. The blood feuds and alliances were depicted well. We get a good sense of place.
But ...
Too many characters.
Too many sub-themes – like relationships of Jewish-Muslim, Christian- Muslim, drug addiction, migrant workers, family conflicts, boyfriend – girlfriend problems.
Too many neighborhoods are featured – locations become confusing, as in where are we now.
Film is way too long – and at times the pace sags – in other words becomes boring.
The use of time-warping – as in mixing the sequence of events – is over-used and a gimmick.
But ...
Too many characters.
Too many sub-themes – like relationships of Jewish-Muslim, Christian- Muslim, drug addiction, migrant workers, family conflicts, boyfriend – girlfriend problems.
Too many neighborhoods are featured – locations become confusing, as in where are we now.
Film is way too long – and at times the pace sags – in other words becomes boring.
The use of time-warping – as in mixing the sequence of events – is over-used and a gimmick.