Beanbioca As Good As It Gets

AnhartLinkin This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Rosie Searle It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

timlin-4 While this movie will appeal to some because it's cute, the plot is thin and not believable. The leading man is OK as a deadpan comedian, and the female lead is sort of OK as his vulgar foreign love interest, but these are stock characters from many low-budget movies, and as usual the humorous lines are more to notify the audience that they are watching a "funny movie" than to legitimately force them to laugh. But a Green Beret should not need a woman to rescue him from a fight, nor would he deny that United States of America has a border protecting Americans! And an migrant woman living with her middle class relative would not be selling items on the street for no apparent reason, nor would she have such an attitude problem just because she is an alien. Few of the details in this movie make any sense, rom-coms might not be too plausible, but this movie takes itself too seriously. Sure you could suspend disbelief, but then why not pretend you already watched it?

gomezm3 Amira & Sam is the story of two unlikely love birds running away together. It shows you who Amira is: a strong and independent Muslim woman who is in total control, even when she is looked down on by her peers. It shows you who Sam is: an Iraq war veteran who is trying adjust to present-day America after serving multiple tours in Iraq.It's Sean Mullin's directorial debut and it packs quite a punch for an indy picture. What stole the show for me was the 7-minute uncut scene in the middle of the film in which Amira and Sam share secrets, jokes, and kisses. It's in this scene that I fell in love with Amira & Sam. Take 90 short minutes and rent Amira & Sam on VOD or iTunes. Or take a trip to the silver screen and support this picture. You won't regret it.

Maddie Crimmins An excellent portrayal of various currently relevant issues in a post-9/11 world. Sam is right when he says "I don't have PTSD, the world has PTSD". This movie gives viewers insight into what soldiers go through reintegrating into society as Sam discovers that he has to choose between his integrity and making money. We watch our characters wrestle with the prejudices veterans as well as Arabs face, especially in NYC since 2001. Dina Shihabi shines as Amira bringing both humor and well timed awkwardness to the screen. She captivates us and displays the different levels of a character; something viewers often miss in a motion picture. This is a story about people and relationships, but it is also about the world's troubles and our skewed perceptions.

Lisa K This is an amazing film by a Writer/Director to keep an eye on. Martin Starr is excellent, as is co-star Dina Shihabi, both of whom bring to life the truly uniquely individual characters in this story. Sean Mullen captures our hearts while also presenting to us a real dilemma many soldiers face after returning from years of courageously defending our freedom - maybe the rest of us have lost our way a little (or a lot)!To interweave romance, morality, suspense, intrigue, and culture - all with a backdrop of the city that we all love - is a true gift. I look forward to Sean's next movie. This one is a must see.