the film takes on the issues face-on, with good humour & earthy honesty; the best thing about the script is the way Mosallam so smoothly shifts things into a much deeper, more challenging level, exploring sexuality and religion with layers of complexity
Mosallam has created a beautiful, tender and heartfelt movie; The writing is excellent and the directing is subtle, wringing out the ideal combination of drama and comedy; Sleiman & Cassidy are perfectly matched together and make for an endearing couple
for all its rocky moments, "Breaking Fast" breaks new, important ground, ending a famine of Queer Arab representation with richness, sweetness and just the right amount of salt. In so doing, Mosallam crafts a dish rich with care, for everyone to enjoy
an original premise, Breaking Fast succeeds in giving us what all rom-com lovers enjoy; Breaking Fast is a cute romantic comedy for anyone interested in the genre and an even better exploration of intersectionality between identity, culture, and faith
a charming romantic comedy centred on the adorably sweet love story of two gay men from wildly different cultures; Mike Mosallam delivers a refreshing gay romance that earnestly offers a fascinating modern exploration of religion and sexuality
by Bobby LePire [Film Threat ]
by Jennie Kermode [Eye for Film (UK) ]
