Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Supelice Dreadfully Boring

Casey Duggan It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

Phillida Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Amir Haleem Syed Its difficult to do reviews about movies for me as most directors are either acquaintances or friends. So I generally watch the movies but avoid writing about them. The last few local films have also left me disappointed... it almost seems as if the editing was done by amateurs and the script was dreamt up by an 11 year old. Pakistani cinema is going through an evolution/ revolution so I prefer to be patient and supportive.With that disposition I quietly ventured into Moor. Before I even stepped into the cinema I grabbed a large bag of popcorn as in the recent past it has proved to be the only source of nourishment during local movies... but then the film started. The opening shot I think was 3 to 5 seconds long. That single shot was so rich in cinematography... the camera angle, framing and the monochrome light play that it literally blew my mind away. If it was a stand alone still shot it would win some photography award somewhere.Cinematography: What should I say? Jami displays amazing skills to establish his story through his choice of lens, light and color. Added to this his sense of establishing time and space, in the barren yet gorgeous Baluchistan terrain, is absolutely brilliant. He uses the emptiness of the environment so well to amplify the emptiness in the lives of his characters and the helplessness they sometimes feel. But the best thing about his cinematography is that it allows him to immerse the viewer into the world of Moor, thereby making it redundant to have unnecessary talkies that most other film makers use to establish their scenes.Narrative: By Pakistani standards an absolute feat in itself. For the first time I have scene a movie which has the absolutely right balance of story telling and leaving just enough space to pull the viewer in, forcing him to think and evolve with the story using his own imagination. The barometer for the narrative's success is how quickly we were able to empathize with each character. I mean, forget the main characters, even the smallest roles like the stepmother who was responsible for so much misery,... you felt the loathing for her and her antics. Which director in this country works so hard on his screenplay to establish side stories and tertiary characters to that level?Sound Design: Possibly one of the best listening experiences since Khuda Kay Liye. While to some directors sound design basically means an 'item number', Jami has roped in the huge talents of the Strings to weave a rich tapestry of sound that perfectly helps drive the right emotion at the right moment in the film. Rather then try to hijack the story, the sound compliments the narrative, perfectly amplifying and strengthening it. At moments it seems your own heart is beating to the chords and the rhythm from the percussions... the right catalyst to escape my daily reality and enter the world of Moor.Editing: So I saved my favorite part of the movie for the last. The biggest bone I have to pick with Pakistani producers and directors is the absolute third class editing skills they have displayed recently. The jumps in the storyline sometimes are so absurd that it seems that a first semester film student was putting together a weekend project for his class assignment. Jami outdoes all his peers by displaying some near fantastic cutting skills with his scissors. His mastery of time and continuity by piecing together his shots is what brings the entire narrative alive, immerses you in his world, helps drive empathy for the characters and keeps your brain constantly engaged in anticipation of what happens next.The film is being considered as one of the best works in cinematography, editing, sound design and screenplay coming out of Pakistan.

tariq14387 First of all I have never written any review for any movie. This is my first ever review. I was desperately waiting for this movie to be released. The took sometime but the end result was worth waiting for. Most part of the movie is filmed in my hometown. The landscapes, the music, cinematography, acting, script everything is near to perfect. Most of the actors are local from my hometown, and I can't believe how amazingly they have acted on big screen. Thumbs up to all of them. Jami the director is indeed an accomplished professional in his field. The Music by strings will leave you in awe and the script is written my well know writer Anwar Maqsood. I would recommend every one to watch it once. I bet you wont regret.

Danish Hasan This is by no means a technical breakdown of the good or bad in film making. Rather a feeler as to what Moor (2015) has to offer. Moor is set in a cold snowy Balochistan. Focused on the life of a man struggling to keep hold of his land and his family. The Film takes us on a journey to far away barren land, shot beautifully with actors who barely faltered, delivering well written dialogs and capturing strong emotion. Moor is for the patient viewer who knows that good things comes to those who wait...and I must say Good things do come! A great watch! Shedding light on an important issue backed by wonderfully pleasing music and sound design. One of the best Films to come out of Pakistani Cinema!

alitabish The quality, the message, the beauty shown in Moor is just awe- inspiring! There wasn't anything i could point a flaw in. Even if there was I wouldn't want to! The cinematography, the screenplay, the sound everything was simply amazing. The actors did a great job, even the side roles. The execution of the film is just amazing. It unravels like a gem. Definitely my best cinema experience of our reviving film industry. Read somewhere that 'Moor is a gift for Pakistan' and i would say yes it IS!! I would say that it might a little ahead of its time for Pakistani Film in Pakistan. The Item number loving crowd will never be pleased with it. The hooting and chanting voices will not be heard in the cinema for Moor. Although you might hear a few sighs during the climax of the movie. A justified ending for a brilliant piece of art. Thank you Jami :)