It remains one of the few major studio films to feature an Israeli protagonist who is not a tragic hero or a villain, but rather a lovable, eccentric hero. Furthermore, the film’s message—that ordinary people are often pawns in the games of politicians and developers—resonates as strongly today as it did fifteen years ago.

: Though rated PG-13, the film is frequently noted for its crude humor and sexual innuendo. Some parental reviews argue it leans closer to an R-rating due to its suggestive content. The Sequel Question