We Own the Airport
We Own the Airport

Movie spotlight

We Own the Airport

2001
Movie
90 min
Arabic

Sayed, a street vendor, enlists the help of the lawyer Azza to prove his and his siblings' ownership of the house they reside in. As Azza looks the ownership documents over, she discovers that the siblings actually own the plot of land on which the Cairo Airport is built.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users78%
Director: Rob HeddonGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A quirky group of unlikely individuals stumble upon a plan to purchase and run a struggling small-town airport. Facing bankruptcy and overlooked by the corporate world, they pool their meager resources and eccentric talents to keep the airport afloat, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and unexpected triumphs. Their journey is a testament to community spirit and finding success in the most improbable of places.

Critical Reception

We Own the Airport was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics generally praising its lighthearted humor and endearing characters. Audiences appreciated its feel-good message and comedic premise, though some found the plot predictable. The film was considered a pleasant, if not groundbreaking, entry into the comedy genre of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charmingly absurd premise and good-natured humor.

  • Noted for its ensemble cast's strong comedic timing and chemistry.

  • Some critics found the plot a bit too formulaic for a modern comedy.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film for its fun and lighthearted comedic elements, with many appreciating the positive message of community effort. A common sentiment was that it provided a good, easy-to-watch escape from everyday life.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, slightly dilapidated aesthetic of the airport in the film was achieved by using a disused former military airbase in rural Ohio, which added to the movie's rustic charm.

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