A few days ago, ‘Shamareekh,’ one of the most anticipated films of the year, premiered in Egypt. Starring Asser Yassin and Amina Khalil, written and directed by Amr Salama, the film is generating a significant wave of excitement.
While acknowledging the film’s successful artistic elements without revealing any spoilers, one illogical and somewhat provocative aspect of the story stands out noticeably.
This observation raises a direct but crucial question: How long will the main character or hero remain overpowered and unbeatable?
From the moment our eyes fell on the trailer, it was clear that we would witness a range of battles and heated conflicts between the characters of the movie. However, it wasn’t expected that the protagonist would win them all. Does this even sound realistic?
The tale of the undefeated hero is as old as time itself—a character capable of fearlessly defeating hundreds of armed opponents with a mere stick or an empty-bullet gun. With the evolution of generations, the once conventional norms portrayed in vintage movies may now appear illogical in light of contemporary developments.
We believe modern audiences deserve a minimum level of respect for their intellect. While acknowledging the allure of the aura surrounding a powerful and unstoppable main character, filmmakers might contemplate embracing the natural order of life—a cycle of both victories and defeats, of giving and taking.
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