Verbal Messages
Verbal Messages

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Verbal Messages

1991
Movie
108 min
Arabic

The story is about a young man with a relatively large nose, who is ashamed of his enlargement relative to the normal size of the nose, so he tries hard to get rid of this defect in different ways. In other words, "a messenger of love" to send him oral oral messages, the reason that paves the way for the birth of a love story between the girl and the middle man resulting in many problems between the people of the village.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Marc ShainkerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A tormented detective finds himself drawn into a dangerous investigation after his wife disappears. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a series of unsettling clues and a conspiracy that reaches far beyond his personal tragedy. He must race against time to find his wife and expose the truth before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Verbal Messages received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performance, while others found its plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences generally found it to be a decent, albeit forgettable, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for its tense build-up and atmospheric direction.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes too intricate and loses its way.

  • William R. Moses' performance as the troubled detective was a highlight for many.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Verbal Messages' is not widely documented on Google, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was a made-for-television movie, which limited its distribution and subsequent critical and audience attention compared to theatrical releases of the era.

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