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This is a must-see film. The film highlights some of problems that many countries in the world have these days. Dictatorships, corruption, hypocrisy, persecution, imprisonment, injustice in society, oppression, non-democratic elections, lack of voting rights. Problems that many countries really have. So important to address, because not everyone is lucky enough to grow up in a democracy. See the film if you can and have the opportunity.

Eagles of the Republic is a gripping and visually stunning historical epic that soars with emotion, action, and powerful storytelling. From the first scene, the film pulls you into a world of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, blending large-scale battles with deeply human drama.

The cinematography is breathtaking - every shot feels crafted with care, from the sweeping landscapes to the intense close-up moments of conflict. The production design and costumes make the period setting feel authentic and alive.

Performances are top-notch across the board. The cast delivers emotional weight and believable chemistry, giving life to the themes of honor, leadership, and destiny that run throughout the story.

While the pacing slows down a bit in the middle, it quickly regains momentum, building to a powerful and satisfying finale. The score is epic and emotional, enhancing every victory and every heartbreak.

Final Verdict: 9/10. A powerful, beautifully made historical drama filled with passion, purpose, and unforgettable moments - Eagles of the Republic nearly reaches perfection.

"Eagles of the Republic" is a funny and informative film that highlights the challenges of living under a military-controlled government. The movie explores themes of power and corruption through a range of interesting characters. One thing I do have to criticize, however, is that the narrative doesn't do a very good job of portraying the military government as the villains they actually are.

Eagles of the Republic is one of those films that grabs you early and just doesn't let go. It blends drama, humor, and real edge-of-your-seat tension in a way that feels effortless, the kind of storytelling you only get when everyone involved is operating at the top of their game.

Tarik Saleh's direction is fantastic, and Fares Fares delivers an unforgettable performance as George Fahme, when you almost literally step into the shoes of this self-absorbed actor who slowly watches his whole world fall apart. The way his character unravels, piece by piece, is both painful and incredibly entertaining to watch.

I've now seen the film three times, and honestly, it keeps getting better. Every viewing peels back another layer, like an onion. You catch new details, new hints, new reactions you didn't notice before. It's cleverly built for repeat viewings, and it rewards you every time. This is a powerful, tightly crafted political thriller that stays with you long after the credits roll, something we really haven't seen since the heyday of political thrillers in the -70:ies like Pakula's All the President's Men and Pollack's Three Days of the Condor (maybe with Gaghan's Syriana in 2005 as the one modern exception).

And beyond being a great cinematic experience, it actually matters. Many of the actors and artists involved put themselves on the line to tell this story. Watching it isn't just entertainment; it's also a small act of solidarity with the creatives from the Arab world who are making real sacrifices to bring these stories to light.

Highly recommended. It stays with you.

Eagles of the Republic is one of those movies you walk out really enjoying, but realizing as the days passed by that it wasn't quite as profound as it makes itself out to be.

It's a fantastic concept; Georges Fahmy (Fares Fares) is a movie star akin to Omar Sharif (another Coptic Christian and real life Egyptian superstar). He's invited to play President El Sis in a in what is essentially a propaganda film, a role he does not want to, but is ultimately compelled to take.

The film explores the themes of power, celebrity, cultural identity, and corruption, with many interesting characters and spinning plates. There are a lot of really fun, intriguing people here and part of the film's biggest issue is that we never get to spend much time with them outside of Georges.

The film seems to really wow us with big, emotional moments. I know what it's trying to get across; that Georges eventually has an inflated sense of ego because he begins to "feel" like the President, but it isn't communicated particularly well.

The film has some fun twists and turns, but rather than feel like we're walking deeper and deeper into a web of conspiracy, we sort of sleep walk into it. I genuinely didn't see the film's biggest and frankly, best, moment coming, but it also didn't feel earned either.

Overall, I like this film's cultural authenticity and boldness with critique; not overbearing but effective in communicating its politics. It's a great looking film that felt higher budget than it probably was. But, it was lacking in narrative tightness and exploring more of the wide cast of characters.