In the film Snakes and Ladders, directors Tarek Alarian and Mohamed Hefzy pose a question that might seem philosophical, yet they give it a light, engaging twist that perfectly captures the early 2000s when the film was released. As a result, Snakes and Ladders has become a classic romantic comedy that audiences revisit time and again to escape the fast pace of life—even years later, perhaps even two decades later, as is the case now.Alarian and Hefzy ask, “Does love create miracles?” But what does “miracle” mean in our modern context? The miracle here is getting Hazem, a carefree young man, to believe in love despite his numerous relationships and playful antics, especially after his first marriage fails because his ex-wife “doesn’t like the movie Casablanca.” Hazem only knows how to avoid seriousness, making it inevitable that he confronts his opposite, Yasmin, a serious girl in search of love. When Hazem first sees Yasmin, he immediately adds her to his list of flings, but this encounter may hold the key to answering the film’s central question: love does indeed create miracles.Hany Salama’s performance as Hazem brings a certain lightness to the character, being a familiar face to audiences at the time, much like Hala Shiha.The music composed by Hisham Nazih has become a signature element of the film’s success, marking it as a distinctive feature of soundtracks from that period. Its enduring popularity still resonates today, highlighting the composer’s rich talent.Snakes and Ladders offers a delightful blend of lightness, nostalgia, and romance, evoking memories of a time and atmosphere that many long to return to.