This was one of my favorite movies of the year. Quiet, sensitive, harsh. Shows love between brothers in a rugged setting that no longer exists.

Considering the facts that the actors are all non-professionals and the director, Naji Abu Nowar, would appear to have limited experience, it is remarkable that Theeb turned out to be the masterpiece that it is. Set in 1916 in the Middle East, a young boy finds himself alone in a vast expanse of desert after the three adults in his entourage are ambushed and killed. With minimal dialogue, Theeb relies heavily on stark imagery to tell its tale of survival in a stark and arid environment, a boy's coming-of-age unlike anything anyone living in the Western world could imagine. It is almost hypnotic from beginning to end thanks to the stunning cinematography and the simple but compelling story. One has to wonder why Naji Abu Nowar has done nothing cinematically since Theeb's release in 2014.

Certainly not bad, just didn't find it particularly illuminating beyond it's "in a bad spot" setup.

I found "Theeb" interesting and entertaining, but I also thought that was lacking some conviction in the crucial scenes, some mordant! The film find the right balance between a western and a coming-of-age story, but does not believe too much in its potential and does not create too much tension, and consequently get a bit lost, not unlikely our little wolf.

amazing soundtrack and imagery, very well framed shots with startling and authentic beauty that reflects the beauty of the Sahara. Along with a very interesting depiction of the Bedouin environment and the premisces of its confrontation with the west.

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Gorgeously filmed, a captivating study of a boy's heart.

Theeb is the child version of Lawrence of Arabia. You will know colonialism did play a major role in the modern conflicts in the Middle East.

I hope I do not build this film up too much but I think it needs to be seen if you love cinema. The rating of 97% by reviewers has it right. I have seen some Arab cinema, though nothing out of Jordan. Theeb is a departure and it is hard to compare it to anything in world cinema. It is stark and beautiful and portrays a world that is the same. Certain American Westerns might approach its austerity in their presentation of a harsh and deadly world, but Hollywood sentimentality always deprives even the best of that genre of what Theeb has in convincing you of the truth of what you are seeing. I suppose the fatalistic stoicism of The Wild Bunch might allow some point of reference, but Theeb does not indulge in violence in anything like the same way though it is about a violent world. It is not unrelenting in its brutality, on the other hand and succeeds in depicting characters with emotional depth and complex personality with a wonderful economy of dialogue. There is kindness, loyalty and decency in Theeb's world, but it requires much of him. The film introduces a character in its last third who is unexpectedly interesting and compelling. The makers of this film were sure of what their vision and it is a success. Every acting performance is excellent though I knew none of the actors. Naji Abu Nowar directed and shared credit for the script and I very much want to see what else he does though I know nothing else about him. This is a great film.

If you blink you might miss the film. Very well constructed and every second in the film is crucial to the story.

A colossal waste of time.

A simple coming of age story, made intimate and compelling by the acting of Al-Hwietat (Theeb). Also, the camels were super dope. 4/5

Slow, but assured. It's a small film which makes the best of its expansive setting and excellent cinematography to belay any sense of restriction. It's there though.

Boy stole the hearts

Set in the unforgiving and vast desert wilderness of Ottoman-controlled Arabia this survival-drama comes across as a Wild West tale of the Middle East, with shades of John Ford and a certain David Lean epic. An engrossing story about the youngest son of a Bedouin Sheikh being caught up in the conflicts of World War I and learning some harsh lessons in nomadic brotherhood, loyalties and customs. Considering this is the director's first film its a well-crafted debut feature with some stunning scenery and convincing performances from all involved, especially the young lead and a haunting and nuanced score. Also, being told from the perspective of the locals and not some world-wandering foreign hero had the refreshing effect of making the film feel very authentic to the time and place it is set in, would love to find some more films like this.

Very heart wrenching movie about survival under extreme conditions. How a young boy accepts loss, learning how to survive in the desert with adversaries, and what his final decision is in the end.

The sincerity of the performances and the beauteous cinematography are the heart of this Jordanian adventure film. Theeb showcases the fascinating culture of Bedouins and the stunning deserts of the Middle East in an impactful story, worthy of Academy Award nominations.

"Lawrence of Arabia" compressed and experienced through the eyes of a child. Beautifully shot and well acted.

gr8 another lost review!

a strong film on survival from the point of view of a kid that has to depend on his brother's killer