Yarub
Yarub

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Yarub

2018
Movie
167 min
Arabic

Yarub’s door leads to surreal worlds inspired by Arab myths and legends in 11 short animated episodes.

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IMDb3.5/10
Director: Amir ShervanGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A skilled assassin, known as Yarub, is tasked with eliminating a corrupt politician. However, his mission becomes complicated when he develops feelings for the politician's daughter, forcing him to confront his own moral code and the consequences of his actions. The film follows Yarub as he navigates this dangerous path, caught between duty, love, and survival.

Critical Reception

Yarub received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its nonsensical plot, amateurish acting, and low production values. While some audiences found a cult following due to its unintentional humor and bizarre execution, critical consensus generally panned the film as a poorly made action movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Widely criticized for its incoherent narrative and poor acting.

  • Noted for its extremely low budget and lack of polish.

  • Some viewers appreciated its 'so bad it's good' quality.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews is not readily available or consistently aggregated for this film.

Fun Fact

Director Amir Shervan is known for his unique, often bewildering filmmaking style, which has garnered a cult following among fans of 'so bad it's good' cinema.

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