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Hot Water

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Murtada Elfadl Variety 3d
Hot Water is carried through by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo’s command of the light and atmosphere. His camera shows not just the enormity and beauty of the American terrain, but the confused feelings Layla and Daniel are trying to hide. Go to Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com 6d
There’s a tenderness to "Hot Water" that’s admirable … but too much of what could feel true about this dramedy feels punctured by manufactured beats that telegraph and underline feelings. Go to Full Review Jon Frosch The Hollywood Reporter Jan 23
A mother-son road movie more laced with humor than laden with trauma, Hot Water marks a warm and sensitive, if not entirely satisfying, debut feature from Ramzi Bashour. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review 56m
3/5
As a debut, it’s a compelling glimpse of a filmmaker with a distinctive voice, even if the journey itself occasionally feels more interesting than the place it’s headed. Go to Full Review Taylor Gates Collider 2d
6/10
The journey in Hot Water is far from the worst you could take, offering a smooth, pleasant drive with some pretty sights. You just might not remember too many of the details the moment you step out of the car. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak Jaredmobarak.com 2d
7/10
The film is therefore also about second chances. It leads to many dramatic moments that lean into their messiness because that’s life. Happiness isn’t a choice. It’s the result of hard work. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Ramzi Bashour

Director

Lubna Azabal

Actor

Daniel Zolghadri

Actor

Dale Dickey

Actor

Gabe Fazio

Actor

Ramzi Bashour

Screenwriter

Movie Info

Director
Ramzi Bashour
Producer
Jesse Hope, Max Walker-Silverman, Josh Peters
Screenwriter
Ramzi Bashour
Production Co
10mK, Spark Features, The Sakana Foundation, Cinereach, MacPac Entertainment, Further Adventures, Liucrative Media, Morning Moon Productions, Northwood Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m