Esaaf

3/10; and those 3 points are purely a courtesy to the Saudi cast.

With all the massive investment and support from the Saudi government to boost the film industry, you'd think we'd finally move past the Tash Ma Tash era. But no, Esaaf clings to the same tired jokes, awkward pacing, and recycled plotlines like it's 2003 and we're still waiting for dial-up to connect.

Even the poster looks like it was thrown together in a rush... possibly using Microsoft Paint and deep regret. It's as if no one in the production team asked, "Hey, should this movie actually look appealing?"

In an age where Saudi cinema is poised to shine on global stages, Esaaf reminds us that you can hand someone a state-of-the-art film studio, but you can't make them write a decent story.

I had high hopes for Esaaf, especially with Ibrahim Alhajaj involved - I expected something genuinely funny and entertaining. Instead, the film turned out to be a huge disappointment. The plot was weak and predictable, the dialogue felt lazy, and the acting didn't do much to elevate the story. We were bored throughout, and the humor just didn't land.

What made things worse was the blatant product placement. It was painfully obvious that the movie was advertising STC and other brands - to the point that it felt more like a commercial than a film. That kind of heavy-handed branding pulled us even further out of the already thin storyline.

It's frustrating to see a film with such potential completely miss the mark. Esaaf could've been something smart and enjoyable, but instead, it felt like a poorly written ad campaign with a weak narrative wrapped around it.

This movie was absolutely fantastic and far exceeded my expectations.

I initially thought it would be a light, simple comedy-but it turned out to be so much more. It's a genuinely funny film, but at the same time, it's clear that a lot of thought, effort, and passion went into every part of it.

The writing, the performances, the direction-all of it came together in a way that shows real dedication and talent.

It wasn't just entertaining, it was impressive on a technical and creative level.

As a Saudi production, I truly see it as a brilliant achievement and a standout example of what the local film industry is capable of.

Huge thanks and appreciation to everyone who worked on bringing this amazing project to life.