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The Story:

"Head to Head" follows Darwish, a lovesick chauffeur, and Fayadh, a bootleg mechanic, as they pick up the wrong passenger - a retired crime lord named Abu Salim. This chance encounter throws them into a whirlwind of mistaken identities, car chases, and shootouts, all while Darwish tries to win over his dream girl, Sarah.

The Good: Hilarious Performances: The comedic duo of Abdulaziz Alshehri (Darwish) and Adel Radwan (Fayadh) is the heart of the film. Their chemistry is impeccable, and they deliver their lines with infectious enthusiasm.

Unique Saudi Perspective: "Head to Head" offers a rare glimpse into contemporary Saudi life, with its blend of tradition and modernity. The film is full of inside jokes and cultural references that will resonate with Saudi audiences but may fly over the heads of some international viewers.

Vivid Cinematography: The film's visuals are stunning, showcasing the beauty of the Saudi landscape. The desert scenes are particularly breathtaking.

The Not-So-Good:

Uneven Plot: The story can be meandering at times, with some plot points feeling forced or underdeveloped. The film's fast pace can also make it difficult to keep up with the twists and turns.

Weak Ending: The climax of the film feels rushed and underwhelming, leaving some viewers disappointed.

Overall:

"Head to Head" is a fun and entertaining film with a lot to offer, especially for Saudi audiences. However, its uneven plot and occasionally crude humor may not appeal to everyone. If you're looking for a lighthearted comedy with a unique cultural perspective, "Head to Head" is worth a watch. Just don't expect anything too deep or meaningful.

First, I really liked the effort put into displaying and showing the quality of production in the movie. The plot was decent, nothing much to talk about, and I really enjoyed the comedy, which made me laugh. Also, while the acting was nice, the story didn't serve the actors, or, let's say, it didn't give the actors the space to demonstrate how good they are. Additionally, I can't pass the sequence of events, which I didn't like, and I see that the movie moved so fast, and that is my opinion. I should really appreciate the directing and shooting style, and I can recall specific scenes where I really adored the position of the camera and how it moved in some scenes. Nice movie to watch.

A complete waste of time.

I can't stress enough on how boring and bad this movie is. A cheap "Western" ripoff at best. Rookies in writing, directing, filming, lighting, and acting. I hated every minute of the movies if we excluded Abdulaziz Alshehri's jokes, which I'm pretty sure is part of how naturally funny this guy is and was off-script.

I hope the director realizes he's not cut for this and sticks with animation, suits him better than dragging his name in the mud after all what he's done in Masameer.

I don't usually write reviews, but this movie was so bad that it provoked me to take the time and write one.

A ridiculous attempt to imitate Gotham's world with no clear purpose in the film. The work lacks identity, featuring poor costume design and weakly written dialogues. The comedy is absurd and unfunny, and the film doesn't deserve more than a 2. The cinematography is its only redeeming quality, but the rest of the film is utterly disastrous. The random costume choices completely ruined my viewing experience, and the lack of a coherent idea or purpose makes the film extremely frustrating. While the event progression is somewhat acceptable, the cast's performance felt overly artificial, with no genuine immersion into their characters. Honestly, this film is extremely bad, and the experience was so disappointing that I won't be watching it again.

I think i understood most of it in the end

But the storyline was not too clear to me at times; who was who; who was trying to achieve what and why

We are told it is from a comic book and at times there are images from those. So in a way it can remind one of Irma Vep (2022); definitely some echoes of this one in here

Some of the camera angles chosen will make your head spin; or even make you seasick.🙂🙃😉

• I must have seen a million film in my life but this was my first Saudi flick. It is almost successful here. The actors especially the main guy are funny and it seems there was just not enough spark in the story the beat the way it unravelled to make it a really good film. It is eminently watchable but a tad frustrating at times as you feel it could have been great but just stopped short of that

Maybe the next one ...