Review of Maxx

Watching a lot of Iranian comedies, I find them to be tacky and interesting at best. After watching Maxx tonight, I have to admit, this took the cake! Maxx is a café singer in Los Angeles and is invited to a prominent cultural event in Tehran. He is astounded by the warm welcome since he finds himself to be nothing special. He's very clueless and finds out eventually that the invitation to Iran wasn't meant for him but to another fellow with the same name, who has prominence and his music falls in line with the conservative government's values of Iran. Maxx's character in Iran had heads scratching, especially when he starts crying when he sees an Iranian toilet for the first time and starts singing cabaret music at important cultural functions! When the government learns the true nature of Maxx, all hell breaks loose! The story ends happily with Maxx being given a chance to do a concert that he was promised and then to leave, along with him fixing the lives of his hosts who were estranged from each other or very conceited.

Overall, this story is heartwarming and a funny edition. If you enjoy international films and comedies, then this should definitely be on top of your list.