The Rendezvous (2016)

Very best movie i ever watch

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Watching this movie is like watching a prolonged episode of "Castle" without Nathan Fillion. The concept is a good one, the visuals are great. The story is cliche, and the acting is wooden. Perhaps with a good writer and a director who can get more than a mail-in performance from the actors, this could have been a modern day "The Man Who Knew Too Much." Instead, we get "Kate Beckett Gets Lost in the Desert". A waste of an actress's talent and celluloid.

Rachel goes to Jordan to identify her brother's body, there she is involved in a religious mystery with help of us agent, Jake. They get kidnapped, wander through the dessert, and of course, people whom seem like friends are really enemies.FINAL VERDICT: OK, reminded me of Romancing the Stone except this takes place in the dessert and it is not as good. OK for a background movie while you do other things.

I was so blown away by this film. I'm quite picky when it comes to movies, but this one definitely failed to disappoint. So rarely have I encountered a film that has the ability to elicit such a wide range of emotions, most notably the ability to both laugh and cry within minutes. The humor laced through this film was so well done and gave it this beautiful lighthearted aspect that balanced perfectly with the weight of emotion certain scenes carried. The setting of Jordan was gorgeous and had me tempted to look up plane tickets by the time the movie was over. I loved the glimpse into the country, the journeys through the desert and the city of Petra, that this film gave us, how it was such an integral piece of the story as a whole. Paired with the mesmerizing score, it was magic amidst the mystery and suspense. The casting, in my opinion, was brilliant. I couldn't picture anyone playing these characters better than Stana Katic and Raza Jaffrey. It was so easy to root for them as a couple and to get sucked in by their chemistry. They bounce off of each other so well and their banter was fantastic, really bringing the romantic comedy aspect of this piece to life. On a more emotional note, each moment concerning Rachel and her brother squeezed at my heart. Kudos to Katic for portraying the distance and disconnect threaded through Rachel's love and affection for David so well. It struck a chord with me in a way no other form of entertainment has thus far and I've always believed any form of art that can do that is truly something special. And lastly, Alfonso Bassave and Meg Cionni deserve special mentions; their characters were especially interesting - odd, even - in the best way and I loved every second of their screen time. Overall, every aspect of this film came together so effortlessly to fuel this unique and intriguing adventure of a plot. I have yet to read the book it's based on, but this film unquestionably made me a fan of the director, Amin Matalqa, and his work, which has a distinctive quality that shines here. 'The Rendezvous' is the definition of refreshing, a true gem of a film, and all involved should be so proud of this one. I hardly ever watch a movie twice, but this is one I can see myself returning to time and time again.

This film has some plot problems, and there are a couple of pivotal scenes that were less than perfectly executed, but it's just so darn charming that it's easy to overlook any flaws and get swept away by the breathtaking cinematography, beautiful score, and engaging performances by the two main actors.Katic and Jaffrey have the kind of chemistry every filmmaker dreams of for their romantic leads but very few get. There's such a distinct Old Hollywood vibe to their interactions that it makes you nostalgic for the good old days when movies were there to provide fun entertainment and escapism, not weigh you down with grit and stark realism. Their banter is witty and well-paced without feeling forced or cliché, and while at times your modern mindset may wish the script would allow for some deeper emotional reactions to the subject matter, it's their uncontainable charm and playfulness that make this movie worthwhile.It's also refreshing to see a Muslim-American man as the romantic hero, who works for the government, cracks lame jokes, brushes off stereotypes with nonchalance, rolls his eyes in frustration at extreme religious ideology, and overall acts like an ordinary guy who finds himself on a wild adventure with an ordinary gal, who just happens to be Jewish. (This dynamic was much more of a focus and explored in much greater detail in the book this movie is based on, A New Song by Sarah Isaias, but is treated as no big deal in the movie, which felt like a bit of a missed opportunity but also was strangely encouraging at the same time. Because maybe it IS no big deal, and people from different religions really CAN respect each other as people and work together and even be attracted to each other without challenging the other's belief system or getting hung up on their differences. Crazy thought, right?) Hollywood needs more of this.Bottom line: This is a fun little adventure film, a treasure hunt, a romantic comedy with a little something extra to make you think, and I highly enjoyed it.