Movie Review Thread

**Geoffrey S** · 12-12-2007, 14:39

Well, one thing I have to say about Beowulf is that if you're going to watch it, do yourself a favour and find an Imax theatre with 3d goggles to do so; it was an incredible experience and really makes good use of the computer-generated nature of the film. That, and I found it deeper than I expected. Ultimately it was about flawed characters, it wasn't as one-sided as I'd expected. Well-written and quite spectacular.

**econ21** · 12-16-2007, 17:17

I watched London to Brighton on DVD the other night. I had not heard of the film before, but it was quite an impressive offering. A simple and stark tale of a girl and woman on the run from London gangsters and pimps. The story was not much to write home about, but the acting by a cast of unknowns was excellent and the sleazy London lowlife depicted so compellingly, you had to wash your hands after watching the movie.

**Mouzafphaerre** · 12-17-2007, 23:42

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Kabadayı

I proclaim that, from the day this film was released on, Turkish cinema exists!

Monumental acting, consistent storyline with all taboos hitherto untouchable turned upside down (corrupt Police etc.), a very well done final scene in which you swing between tears and laughter and overall bright regie... No Shakespearean heroes/villains; crafty and in depth character building and realization, including an antagonist whom you almost pity.

Especially a gem if you wish to hear the Istanbul dialect of Turkish, which is mostly fading into memories with the older generations, spoken with character and attire.

A hot, hot, hot babe notwithstanding.

PS: A slightly modified version of this post has been submitted to IMDB.
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**Shahed** · 12-17-2007, 23:58

I'm going to watch it. Thanks for the tip Mouz. Have you seen any of Fatih Akin's films?.
I personally haven't yet but they're very popular in Europe. I think the most famous one is Gegen Die Wand. Turkish-German movie.

By the way has anyone seen Elizabeth: The Golden Age yet ?
I watched the first one and really loved it, few years ago.

**Mouzafphaerre** · 12-18-2007, 01:53

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I hear a lot about Fatih Akın's works and I believe I saw one on the TV. Not bad at all.

I don't consider his films as "Turkish movies" though.

The chick on the poster... preceded her whitescreen career with a very successful p0Rn one.

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**MiniMe** · 12-18-2007, 16:44

Seen this movie. Class. And she's very cute girl, methinks. And a good actress.
I wouldn't mind to see other fims where she acts =)

BTW, yesterday I've seen "Iklimler". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498097/ Great story.

**Puzz3D** · 12-21-2007, 20:18

Samaria (Samaritan Girl) (2004) directed by Kim Ki-Duk is a visually symbolic film that deals with guilt and redemption, but goes beyond that to the unusual idea of recapturing innocence albiet at a high price. This film addresses an apparently serous social issue in South Korea of kids getting involved in prostitution to make money.