Love in Slow Motion- a heart warming tale of love and friendship

Jawad is a film actor. And as he says the dialogue to Haya for practice, Haya is unnerved by the truth of it. It seems love really is travelling in slow

Love in Slow Motion is a story about love and its realisation. Haya’s best friend Jawad gets engaged, and that’s when she realises that he is more than just a friend.

Is true love hiding behind the facade of friendship?

Jawad is a film actor. And as he says the dialogue to Haya for practice, Haya is unnerved by the truth of it. It seems love really is travelling in slow motion. It is bit by bit that Haya is realising that Jawad is the one meant for her.

Haya is living in denial. She encourages Jawad to go forward with his newfound relationship with the glamorous actress Zenia. But on the inside, she is broken. She records videos of herself confessing her emotions. That is the only outlet that she has.

And as Haya’s aunt and sister get access to her videos, they decide together with Jawad on a plan to get Haya to understand that Jawad is the one for her.

But what will happen when Haya learns the truth? Will she forgive Jawad? Watch the film to find out.

Love in Slow Motion is a 2026 Netflix film. With a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes, it falls into the genre of Arabic and romantic comedy.

Directed by Elie El Samaan, it has been rated at 4.4/10 on IMDB.

Despite the modest rating, it was a film worth watching.

The soundtrack is in Arabic, but it is catchy. Both the lead actors, Haya (Nour Al Ghandour) and Jawad (Ali Kakooli), deliver their roles beautifully. The onscreen chemistry between Haya and Jawad is striking. Both get along well with each other. The chemistry between the two leads shines in the lighter moments, even if some of the film’s more emotional scenes lack the intensity needed to leave a lasting impact.

Visually, the film is polished, featuring stylish costumes, attractive locations, and a vibrant colour palette.

Will Haya accept Jawad at the end, or will she be so heartbroken that she’d want nothing to do with him?

The film is a lighthearted Arabic romcom. It offers fulfilled entertainment that the audience wants in this world of evil and unrest. It helps the audience rewind and relax.

The end is predictable, but despite the audience knowing what will happen next, it still keeps the audience glued to the screen till the very last minute.

In conclusion, the film is a sweet watch that reminds us that love almost always begins with friendship. The film’s message about friendship, timing and the courage to express one’s feelings makes it an enjoyable watch.

Hats off to the entire cast and crew for executing a beautiful film. The film deserves appreciation. Kudos.