A failed American businessman looks to recoup his losses by traveling to Saudi Arabia and selling his idea to a wealthy monarch.
The great Tom Hanks is in prime form as an American salesman in Saudi Arabia trying to secure an IT contract from the king. Writer-director Tom Tykwer skillfully presents a series of fantastical scenes in a way that has us thinking, "Sure, that could happen." This is quite simply a beautiful film to behold. - Three and a half stars
