Sirât

What started as a mission to find a missing person slowly turns into a fight for survival, and that shift in the middle of the film is what made Sirāt even stronger for me, the first half is already solid, especially in how it builds the unlikely relationship between the father-son and this strange, desert-dwelling group of people who may or may not be trustworthy, watching the bond between them grow throughout the journey is genuinely fascinating, and the entire cast plays their roles really well. But it's really the last two acts that elevate Sirāt, the film suddenly changes its atmosphere and direction, and the intensity ramps up in a way that feels both unexpected and emotionally heavy, moments hit harder than you anticipate, yet the shift never feels forced, instead, it works surprisingly well. At times, the film feels like it's deliberately playing with your emotions and your perspective as a viewer, it's a bit hard to fully describe, but the experience is incredibly engaging, overall, Sirāt is a great film to watch, strong performances, good filmmaking, stunning visuals, sounds, and a story that ends up feeling like a real roller coaster ride.

A great film full of shocks! Well directed with some genuine rave music and an authentic rave scene in Morocco. The acting was decent throughout, and the script was engaging enough for me to keep watching avidly. I'd watch it again, but not for a good while.