Hitting the cinemas every Eid has always been a beloved tradition, as we raced to catch the newest releases the moment they dropped. With Eid just around the corner, we can’t help but take a trip down memory lane, back to 10 years ago, when some of our favorite classics were brand-new hits. Here’s a look at the movies that completely took over cinema screens in 2016.
Abo Shanab
Yasmine Abdel Aziz playing a cop was just the comedic premise that sold us on this movie! With Dhafer L’Abidine, Badria Tolba, and Bayoumi Fouad in the cast, the film perfectly blended comedy with a powerful message about harassment, making it one of the most successful hits in cinemas at the time.
Min Talatin Sana
With a stellar cast bringing together cinema giants like Ahmed El Sakka, Mona Zaki, Mervat Amin, Sherif Mounir, Nour, and Ragaa Al Geddawy in one film, this movie was destined for success. Add a gripping plot centered around the mystery of cursed money, and it’s no wonder the film managed to strike a chord with audiences everywhere.
Laf Wa Dawaran
When Ahmed Helmy and Donia Samir Ghanem share a screen, you just know it’s going to be something memorable, and Laf Wa Dawaran totally delivered. Set within a light romantic comedy framework, the movie tells the story of two people who meet on vacation and end up faking a relationship… only for it to turn into something real.
Kalb Baladi
The comedy duo Ahmed Fahmy and Akram Hosny were the ones to watch for a guaranteed laugh. With Ahmed Fahmy playing a man raised by a dog and gaining some unusual traits, the movie’s quirky plot delivered exactly the kind of weird, fun entertainment we needed at the time.
Hamlet Freezer
Hesham Maged and Chico were creating something for the ages with Hamlet Freezer, a movie that’s still just as funny today. With Bayoumi Fouad in the cast and Nesreen Amin’s iconic one-liners, it was truly ahead of its time.
Ashan Khargeen
With Hassan El Radad and Amy Samir Ghanem sharing the lead, their on-screen chemistry perfectly mirrored their real-life bond. Playing a couple navigating all kinds of hilarious and heartwarming relationship struggles, they brought laughs, love, and plenty of relatable chaos to the screen.
Gahim Fe El Hend
Yasmine Sabri and Mohamed Emam teamed up in a movie that mixed laughs with edge-of-your-seat suspense. When the Egyptian ambassador is kidnapped in India, a Special Forces team is assembled, giving us action, comedy, and a wild ride all in one.
From laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, these are the movies we love today just as much as we did 10 years ago. Add them to your watchlist this Eid and relive the vibes all over again!
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