
Rock the Kasbah
Opportunity rocks where you least expect it.
Directed by Barry Levinson
Produced by Shangri-La Entertainment, QED International
A feel-good redemption comedy about a washed-up producer discovering talent in an unlikely place, balancing humor and heart against the backdrop of a war-torn setting.
A washed-up music producer finds one last shot at redemption with a golden-voiced young girl in Afghanistan. However, when jealousy gets the better of a disgruntled ex-boyfriend, he decides to oppose the young star with talent of his own.
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Does Rock the Kasbah end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.
Is Rock the Kasbah easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Rock the Kasbah scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is Rock the Kasbah violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Rock the Kasbah sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rock the Kasbah, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rock the Kasbah, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































