(spoilers)It's difficult to understand others points of view sometimes, the proverbial 'putting yourself in ones shoes'. Director Hany Abu-Assad helps to get over that problem in his enthralling and focused 2013 movie "Omar". It is focused, well-written, and mostly entertaining. The problem of occupation, mistreatment, and over-reaction is cyclical. The characters and indeed the actors look too young - but they've done a very good job. Causes are born and learned so early, the cycle seems guaranteed. The movies undertones are unfortunately spiteful and venomous. I've not seen a stronger and disheartening finish from another movie for some time. Recommended.
