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• mike said...

  Posted on Jan 16 2009 22:21 David & Layla is a grab bag assortment of humor, romance, and politics unlike anything I've seen. There's something for everyone as the film seamlessly transcends genres, ethnicities, and emotions.
  The lead actress, Shiva Rose, turns in a beautifully inspired performance and the cinematography, editing, & original score are top-notch. The script is witty and poignant with genuinely engaging characters. Highly recommended.

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• lilmzsunshine79 said...

  Posted on Dec 31 2008 22:51 Cute cute film. Glad I had a chance to see it. I have a soft spot for romances, but this one struck me as different. First of all, it's intelligent, not something you would expect from a romantic comedy. It's a Jewish and Muslim romance, but much to my delight that isn't used as a gimmick for cheap, crude jokes. I could tell the writer really thought out the possibilities of bringing the two cultures together, and it's really well done. The film isn't afraid to delve into politics, but it doesn't allow itself to get mired in it, because there was always a witty line or clever scene reliably around the corner. Performances strong too. I hope I see more of Shiva Rose (she plays Layla) in the future. I highly recommend this.

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• Gerald Cruz Fernando said...

  Posted on Dec 27 2008 23:10 Best way to describe DAVID & LAYLA: a thinking man's romantic comedy... classic Woody Allen with a contemporary cultural twist. That is a feat hard to pull off, and on that basis, I think Jay Jonroy does a bang-up job with his first feature. It gots the goods: acid-tongued one-liners ("You are our guest! No one's going to Google you!" and "She's an orphan?!" ..a few zingers that spring to mind that would make Paul Rudnick jealous), razor sharp observations of cultural differences, and a game cast...Shiva Rose is sizzling, Will Janowitz from "The Sopranos" shines as David's gay brother in the hilarious dinner scene, and Callie Thorne (Rescue Me) steals every minute shes in as David's jilted fiance. Let's face it: a Jewish-Muslim romance in lesser hands runs the risk of being a cringe-inducing, six years too late MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING ripoff. But Jonroy knows where to find the humor and really gives titular leads a lot of great material to work with. David Moscow (yes, the one who starred opposite Christian Bale in NEWSIES...he may not have Bale's flawlessly chiseled physique but he can still carry a picture with his boyish charm.) And back to BIG FAT GREEK comparison..Shiva is more of an eye candy than that Nia Vardalos) I think Jonroy made a smart move and casted two well-known but not totally recognizable leads for D & L; this really plays up the "Based on a True Story" aspect of the film and grounds the story in a very real NYC. All in all, Jonroy has lovingly crafted a palatable/ believable love story that doesn't insult its audience. I have no doubt it will find its audience with its DVD release.

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• kawaa said...

  Posted on Sep 17 2008 00:32 I would like to thanks and admire Mr directore Jay Jonroy for this very first film in history to show that human being is always first regardless of what the relgioun and culore is. Kurds and jews are always one and sincetifically from same DNA.

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