Crystal
Crystal

Crystal

1993Movie105 minArabic

After being severely injured, Nada the show star looks for a new replacement to be the heroine of the band instead of her. She accidentally sees Hasana dancing in one of the carnivals and decides to train her, while the girl who was the candidate to be the heroine tries to get rid of her.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Stuart HagmannGenres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

A determined young woman overcomes numerous obstacles, both personal and professional, to achieve her dream of becoming a professional roller skater. She battles against societal expectations and the skepticism of those around her, finding strength and support in unexpected places as she fights for her place in a competitive and often unforgiving world.

Critical Reception

Crystal received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. While some acknowledged the film's attempts at an underdog sports story, it ultimately failed to resonate with audiences or critics, often being overlooked in the landscape of 90s sports dramas.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and clichéd narrative that offers little in the way of surprise.
  • Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.
  • Lacks the emotional depth and excitement expected from a sports drama.

Google audience: Audience reception for Crystal is largely unavailable, with no significant trends in positive or negative feedback discernible from public sources.

Fun Fact

The film features extensive use of roller skating sequences, requiring considerable choreography and training for its lead actors.

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