Summary: A former Pakistani singer has to push a cart and sell bagels and coffee daily in NYC. The story of his life are slowly revealed as he tries to find the meaning in his absurd struggle of pushing a cart every day and watching life pass by.
Review: The filming made the film as it seemed so realistic and could really bring me into the life of the character. The mystery of the main character was never really unraveled and I guess the film just left it up to the viewer to interpret the events of the film. The main character was cast very well into this role despite it being his first film. The director really deserves accolades in this movie. Ramin Bahrani also directed Chop Shop. The ending is really up to interpretation to the viewer, but I do think it leaves a lot of thought to the viewer.
Further Question/Theme/Philosophy: What is friendship? Are we all bound by Sisyphus tasks in life? How is there so much inequality in life? Why did Ahmad leave the comforts of Lahore to be a cart pusher in NYC?
Power Rating (Out of 5): 3 It was a decently made film, but the plot didn't seem too captivating. It was a nice portrayal of a man's struggle and the culture of push carts though. There is a very human element to the movie, but I don't think the film was well explained.
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