Made by an Arab-American director, starring Arab-American actors and full of Arab-American colloquialisms, DETROIT UNLEADED is a comedy that limits its scope because of the limited audience it caters to. People who identify with the cultural-references and humour will enjoy this film. For others, it can either be a light-hearted insight into the Arab-American sub-culture, or they will be lost, looking for something to identify with. After Sami’s father is shot by robbers in his gas-station, Sami has to abandon his dream of going to California to study and takes up his father’s position — this time behind bullet-proof glass. The movie explores his budding romance with a friend’s cousin and his realization of what he really wants to do. The film, specifically its humour, will work well for the audience it caters to. For others, watch it if you want to experience a funny take on a different culture
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