KnotMissPriceless Why so much hype?

Acensbart Excellent but underrated film

ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

leonblackwood Review: What a weird but original movie! I've always been a big fan of Bill Murray but he certainly takes on some challenging projects, which are way out of the norm. In this movie, he plays a music manager, Richie Lanz, who is looking for the next big thing. He decides to take his only act Ronnie (Zooey Deschanel), to Kabul but the conditions are unbearable, and she escapes with his passport and money, with the help of Bombay Brian (Bruce Willis). He is then approached by Jake (Scott Chan) and Nick (Danny McBride) to sell arms to some mercenaries, for a large amount of money and a passport home, so he heads out with Brian and a local taxi driver to do the deal. Whilst trading in the desert, he hears a young girl singing in a cave, Salima (Leem Lubany), who he thinks, could be the next big thing, so he tries to convince her father to enter the Afghan Star competition but it's completely against there religion for ladies to sing in public. After much deliberating and impossible situations, and with the help of Merci (Kate Hudson) they finally get Salima on the show, so there is different elements which does touch the heart towards the end. Murray was brilliant as Richie, and with the many different laws in Afghanistan, it must have been hard to film a movie in this genre, especially one that questions there beliefs. The fact that it was based on the true story of Setara Hussainzada, who was the first female singer to sing on Afghan Star, does give this crazy movie a meaning but the events that lead to that moment, were mad. Its one of those movies that you have to watch twice to totally get it, because there is so much going on and you just don't know what is going to happen from one scene to the next. Personally, I enjoyed it but I can understand if some people might find it slightly offensive. If you take it as a comedy, and not a political statement, then I'm sure that people will enjoy it. Enjoyable!Round-Up: It's not very often that a movie starring Bill Murray and Bruce Willis, makes such a lose at the box office, which is a shame because it has been some time since Murray has made a comedy, we're he is in the leading role and I personally think that people were taking it too seriously. Barry Levinson, 74, has made some classic movies like Diner in 1984, Good Morning Vietnam, Rain Man, Avalon, Disclosure, Sleepers, Wag The Dog and Sphere but then his career seemed to go on a downhill spiral with Bandits, Envy, Man of the Year, What Just Happened, Poliwood, the Last Act and the Bay. He certainly has covered many different genres and he has touched on some subjects which have never been brought to the big screen, as he did with this movie. This might be one of those films which pull a bigger audience on DVD, than it did at the box office, which I hope it does because it is definitely worth a watch.Budget: $15million Worldwide Gross: $3.4millionI recommend this movie to people who are into their music/war/comedies, starring Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Scott Caan, Danny McBride, Kelly Lynch and Leem Lubany. 6/10

hilbertjl I'm not going to lie and call it great cinema, but I found this movie endearing. The humor was off-beat in a good way and the cast performed very well all around. It also managed to convey some serious things without getting heavy handed.The talented and brave Salima Khan was an absolute joy, both to hear sing and to watch. Generally, the story and characters gave a rather Americanized view of Afghanistan, but the parts with her in them were spot on authentic in feel.Was I laughing out loud the whole film through? Not at all. But aside from some slow pacing I found it an enjoyable experience (would have loved to see more Zooey Deschanel though).

thegoldfishpool I love Barry Levinson films, heck, I even got a kick out of Toy's, sue me. Rock the Kasbah has heart, Bill Murray delivers his usual top notch performance as a down on his luck music promoter who travels to Afghanistan to showcase his current act for the soldiers stationed there and hope to make a few bucks. The fish out of water concept starts out in a typical fashion but along the way the film's deeper underlying themes come out and you end up learning something without being bashed over the head. There are many similar beats to Barry's previous work where humour is used to disarm the viewer and allow them to develop a connection to the deeper themes as he deftly did with "Good Morning Vietnam". Both are war movies, and show the consequences of an un-winable war, delivered through the lens of the entertainers that perform in those regions. I don't understand the negative reviews from the critics, is it because it showed the American involvement in Afghanistan as somewhat negative and it wouldn't be patriotic to support such a statement? Did it come out too soon, if we need a few years distance from the events happening within the film would it have received a warmer reception? Only time can tell, but for me, Great music, fantastic cast, and heartwarming message makes this worth your time.

LeonLouisRicci There was No Way that this Little Film was going to Escape Controversy. No Matter what Your Political Stripe or Country of Origin, it was Inevitable that in this Noble Effort there were bound to be Things that Offend, Outrage, and Disappoint."Tradition is the illusion of permanence.".......Woody AllenNo Doubt, in the Far Future, Our Current Time with its Borders, Language Barriers, Religious Differences, and general overall Mistrust and Hatred for Anything or Anyone "Different", will be Studied and most likely Viewed with much Wonder and Amazement, along with Anger and Pity.We can take some sort of Solace knowing that our Current Paradigms and Dogmas will eventually be Tempered by the Winds and Sands of Time. In the Meantime the Mind Boggling and Hurtful ways We go about our "Business" of Everyday Life in the 21st Century, You Either Laugh or Cry.Director Barry Levinson and Bill Murray choose to Laugh. Or to be more Precise, try and make Us Laugh. The Movie has been Destroyed by the Critics and One Wonders what any of Them have done Lately to find some path to "Peace in the Middle East".Overall, the Film is Worth a Watch for its Heart and Intent. It Deserves a Hearing, just on its Effort alone. Whether You Find it Funny, Pertinent, Poignant, or Pathetic, it's at least Trying to ride the Peace Train in a Wild World.