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Like many others, I believed the criticism meted out by many experts regarding the social dynamics of this film. Was I ever wrong to judge this movie before seeing it for myself.

The volume of thought and historical preparation that went into this film must have been astounding. All of the Actors blew me away-- how in the heck did Mel find such a cast. Every actor put so much soul in the subtlest facial suggestion. They were so realistic, so like people we know that inevitably the viewers care very much for them. Long after the movie ended, I kept thinking of these people. The real people like them and what they went through in that lush and dangerous terrain-- their laughter, their warmth, and their culture long time ago.

I was on edge the entire time watching this film. The movie is fast-paced -- I could feel my heart beat thumping along many times. This is one of the most beautiful stories ever to be made on screen. I was not a big fan of Mel but I must admit -- the guy knows how to make a movie. One criticism I'd make is that the movie should have focused a tad on the technological and scientific accomplishments of the Mayans.

That was probably the funniest line, after: "My parents never fasted...they are huge." This isn't edgy comedy-- its light-hearted satire on some very serious issues. The writers sure addressed some difficult issues like Saudi's obsession with money with a lot of humor (Baber "The Saudis couldn't see the moon if it was spurting with gold". The acting is pretty good -- all the actors did a superb job, although the accents were kind of thick. The show's creator based the show on some of her experiences growing up in Regina, so it'll be interesting to see a Muslim woman's perspective of small-town Canada. The white people portrayed in the show were pretty cool. This sitcom may not last after the 8 taped episodes, but it was well worth the effort CBC! Thanks!