Three Thousand Years of Longing

"Two of my favorites, Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton, make this film intriguingly delightful. Recommended. "

"This is an exceptionally well acted fantasy drama, a wonderful story within a story. From the first frame of the movie in which Tilda Swinton, our female lead character, flies to Turkey on Shahrazad Airlines, I was hooked. I appreciate that nod to 1001 nights in which Shahrazad tells her stories to captivate others. That is exactly what this movie did to me. All of my senses were engaged, just like reading a good book, but you already know what the characters look like. Idris Elba is perfectly casted as the Djinn. The Djinn tells stories that take us through the ages he has lived, with colorful characters and exotic locales. The two hour runtime flew by so fast, and I was holding my breath, still waiting for more stories. This movie has become my new favorite, and I will definitely watch it again. Warning: ⚠️ Female nudity."

"Worth watching as its a film with a mix of magic, love and wishes and the longing for what your hearts desires, adapted from The Djinn in the Nightingale’s Eye short story!"

"I watched this one a while ago, I remember thinking it was full of beautiful cinematography, but a little artsy for my tastes. 6.5/10"

"Not what I was expecting. I didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would, but the story was really good"

"Absolute perfection. "

"This really is a beautiful film. Does it at times get a little too trippy for its own good? Hmm? For me to ask that is saying something. But Swinton and Elba are masters and it’s pretty to watch. But best, it leaves you feeling heartfelt. What more can you ask for?"

"An existential fairytale for adults! This beautifully wild film is unlike anything I’ve seen in the last 5 years. It certainly leaves a lot of questions unanswered, but I personally love movies that allow the viewer to fill in the gaps with their own interpretations. If you prefer clear, unambiguous stories, this probably isn’t for you. However, if you’re willing to let the film take you on a ride, I highly encourage checking this out (preferably on the big screen)."

"I had no expectations of what to expect watching this... and thus I wasn't disappointed. It's a collection of experiences seen through the eyes of a djinn and rationalized through the mind of a skeptic."

"Beautiful cinematography and fabulous costumes. The story is a compilation of fantastic tales around a modern story envelope. A bit disjointed as a result but worth the time."