Very Hot Day
Very Hot Day

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Very Hot Day

1995
Movie
100 min
Arabic

A young man who lives abroad, returns to his country Egypt after an absence of 8 years on that very hot day, to spend a short vacation to visit his family in Cairo while calling one of his friends Telefonia is exposed to steal her bag, to chase the thief and get the bag, but he can not find the girl and pick up the name and telephone number Inside the bag ..

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Unknown DirectorGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the sweltering heat of a remote desert town, a drifter arrives with a mysterious past. He quickly becomes entangled with the locals, a corrupt sheriff, and a desperate woman seeking escape. As tensions rise and the sun beats down, secrets begin to surface, leading to a violent confrontation where survival depends on outsmarting both the elements and each other.

Critical Reception

Very Hot Day received mixed reviews upon its release. Critics were divided on its slow-burn pacing and gritty atmosphere, with some praising its intensity and others finding it too bleak. Audiences were similarly split, with its niche appeal limiting widespread popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from the lead.

  • Criticized for its deliberate pacing and occasionally convoluted plot.

  • Lauded as a bleak but compelling character study set against a harsh environment.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intense atmosphere and thought-provoking themes, though some found the narrative to be slow and somewhat depressing. The performances were often highlighted as a strong point.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real desert environment, and the cast and crew reportedly endured extreme heat and challenging conditions, which contributed to the authentic visual style.

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