Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Dr Alithea Binnie (Tilda Swinton) is a academic scholar on storytelling, legends, & myths. While attending a conference in Istanbul, she buy a souvenir ancient glass bottle. Upon trying to clean it up, she accidentally releases a Djinn (Idris Elba)) who has been imprisoned inside for thousands of years. She is offered 3 conditional wishes but she knows all of the cautionary tales of wishes that could go wrong. It is a beautiful visual stimulating film as this genie recounts his fantastical stories. Alithea also explains why she did not need any wishes. Eventually, she makes a wish that surprises both of them. If you are looking for something different, check this one out.
Alien gives it 2½ “epic fairytale romance” stars out of 4.
