Li Li (2001) User Reviews

Amazing

[joe_poc · 9/10 · 15 June 2007]

An amazing portrayal of Youssef Idris' Great short story "did you have to turn on the light, Lilly". It doesn't only display the story on the screen, as it also adds characters like, Samy El Adl, & it ads more dimensions to the the main characters. The opening sequence, & the praising scenes, worth a lot. It wasn't surprising that Marwan Hamed, gets to direct the Epical classic "Yakoubian Bulding". The question is why was the ending changed from the story & the film? in the original story, The Sheikh went to lilly & she refused, the same happened in the film, but only in the Sheikh's Mind, it didn't like actually happen. Anyway I always say that the scriptwriter is free to change anything in the original story. Like in Youssef Hesham's Adaptation From another Youssef Idris Story "Akbar El Kabaer" in his film "The Greaest Of Sins". If you want the story, read it, if you want the film see the film.

I think that Marwan Hamed will be one of the most important directors in Egypt. A Must see for short film lovers, & also for Youssef Idriss. Highly recommended

A completely new experience that will not be easily forgotten

[hosam721 · 9/10 · 1 November 2006]

This small story about a religious man ( Amr Wakid ) who finds himself in the heart of old Cairo in the center of Drug dealers, even though he is the only good man there, he carries the mission of turning these people into good men again and leading them to stop this criminal life. But can he stop himself from being one of them??? A real Fight in the heart of a young man between good and evil , between his religion and his instinct. Will the beautiful Lilly succeed her mission and make him one of the ( bad guys ) or his good part will win and he will be the good guy. A real good movie and short is good this time. You will like it. I guarantee this for you.