I've never understood the concept of following tradition just for the sake of tradition, especially when it makes no sense to you personally or just doesn't fit today's world, so I kinda held my breath when I went to see Material. I expected to be irritated through the whole thing, thinking "Just live your life already!" But I was really pleasantly surprised, the material wasn't heavy-handed and didn't have a lot of sermonizing which was a big saving grace. A son discovering his own passion in the world is a common story, but discovering a passion for stand-up comedy in opposition to strict Muslim roots made it a breath of fresh air. The characters each had their own function in telling the story but none of them were so stereotypical or overdone that it was distracting. I highly recommend this one.
Review of Material
