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Reviews
Siccin 7 (2024)
"Orhan: The Indispensable of the Siccin Series: A Work Where Horror and Reality Intertwine
"Compared to the Siccin series, it was not a surprising script. So, if I said it had an extraordinary script, it would be a lie. We saw the character Orhan in this film as well. We watched him in connection with his character from the other films. In my opinion, the key point of the film was this man again.
The character Orhan has been carrying the Siccin series from the beginning. Especially in his scenes, one gets goosebumps. I can say that Adnan Koç was born for this role. He has an amazing acting performance...
Now, let's get to the script of the film. In my opinion, it was not a script that would make you wonder and say, "Wow." There were names in the lead roles that we are not very used to. I think the character Kemal was portrayed very well. The acting was adequate.
The film seemed to depict a real event. Of course, such things are a must in every horror film. Such baseless things can be said to attract attention. Who knows, maybe some of them really happened, we can't know, but the events in this film were constructed quite realistically. The exaggeration was less. The timing of the jumpscares was quite good. There were many places that made me jump. Especially the makeup was insufficient in my opinion. Compared to the other films, the makeup was lighter. I can't say anything about the decor, but prosthetic makeup is very important in these works. I don't know if it was deliberately neglected, but it was not sufficient. The music was very good again. Apart from the script and makeup, nothing else caught my eye.
Overall, it was a film where Islamic themes and realism were at the forefront.
In my opinion, Orhan's struggle with the jinn was the breaking point of the film. I can't hide that I broke out in a cold sweat there..."
Üç Harfliler: Nazar (2024)
"Üç Harfliler Series: Deep Storyline and Overdone Horror Elements"
I can say that the Üç Harfliler film series' script was the deepest in terms of depth. There was a chain of events that was difficult to predict. At some point, you are completely trying to solve the events. In my opinion, the horror scenes were a bit exaggerated. Rather than too many horror scenes, having some scenes in the right place and time binds the audience more. I can say that I deducted a few points in this regard. Other than that, I congratulate the film's art team; they did an excellent job. It was successful in terms of visuals. The sets and makeup clearly conveyed that atmosphere to us...
Now let's talk about other issues.
I actually liked the acting. Especially Elçin Aatamgüç's portrayal of the character Züleyha was excellent. The actor was truly living the role. She deserves many congratulations...
The most important thing that caught my attention was the film's script. Indeed, the script has been worked on, and a truly laborious work has been put into it. The script was meticulously crafted, and a quality work emerged.
I wish the horror scenes were more appropriate and moderate. At some point, it starts to become repetitive, which is enough to alienate the audience from the screen...
Kuru Otlar Üstüne (2023)
A Nuri Bilge Ceylan Film Where Realism Meets Poeticism
As someone familiar with Nuri Bilge Ceylan's cinematic approach, I found this film quite fluid as well. It was a film that emphasized realism by touching on events from everyday life. Although the dialogues filled with literary sentences bothered me, I can also say that I liked it. Why do I say it bothered me? Because after a certain point, the language starts to become tiring. Towards the end, it almost became tedious. It could have been simpler, perhaps. I didn't understand the purpose of using such a poetic language. For example, the script was neither deep nor superficial. It was written like a situational story. It feels like you're watching ordinary events rather than a specific plot. A camera is placed, and you are watching what happens from the perspective of this camera. This is defined as an objective viewpoint in cinema.
I noticed a few philosophical touches in the film. Especially the struggle between two opposing characters in the middle of the film.
Let's move on to the scene that impressed me the most. The actor breaking the fourth wall and walking towards the set crew was an extraordinary move, rarely seen in Turkish cinema. Since it's an unusual situation, it might seem absurd, but in my opinion, doing such things occasionally is necessary to keep the audience engaged. Only something so absurd could overshadow the gravity of the scene in question.
Honestly, I liked it. Even though I see some shortcomings in the script, it's clear that no one can match this man's visual prowess. What angles those are! There are many scenes and sequences that draw you into the film. They make you feel the emotions to your core.
You feel like you're inside the film. There could be dozens or even hundreds of things to say. My critique even remains superficial, I'd say. I could list dozens of details that can't be understood in just one viewing.
A must-watch art film for Nuri Bilge fans. It fully deserves its award.
Tarot (2024)
"A Mediocre Horror Film: Lacking Suspense and Coherence"
"Looking at American horror films in general, this film is just barely passable. I can only say it's 'okay.' I don't know how to put it, but it didn't scare me. It's not really suspenseful either. I didn't get that feeling from the film. When looking at the story, there wasn't much consistency. It seemed weak to me. Maybe it's because I'm not familiar with these kinds of themes. As someone who enjoys American horror, I couldn't warm up to this film at all. It felt like something was missing. I can't say anything about the editing and visual effects. I particularly liked the editing. My advice to those who are considering watching this film is that you won't miss much if you skip it."
Süt (2008)
This is the first film by Semih Kaplanoglu that I have watched: Milk
The film presents the psychological states of a young, inexperienced 20-year-old boy who is just beginning to adapt to life, from his perspective.
We follow Yusuf and his mother as they try to make a living by selling milk from the cows left after his father's death. Yusuf is still an inexperienced young man, closed off due to the emotional struggles of adolescence, and enjoys reading and writing poetry. He is eager to get his poems published and recognized. His mother, troubled by financial difficulties, is indifferent to Yusuf's behavior.
When the time comes for Yusuf to fulfill his military service, he undergoes the necessary health examinations and is declared unfit for service. This can be considered a turning point for him. From that point on, the film progresses quietly. You can hardly find any dialogue. Typically, films of this kind start with such silent scenes, but here it's the opposite. Dialogues decrease towards the end of the film, emphasizing gazes.
After the examination, our character goes to the library to look for books and falls in love with a girl who is just like him. Later, they sit and chat somewhere. Just when he seems to have everything sorted out, he learns that he has been given an unfit-for-service report. Life will be different for him from now on. His view of the world will become more pessimistic and mature.
During this time, his mother starts a relationship with a station chief, and soon after, the man comes to propose while Yusuf is dealing with his military procedures. In the home scene, Yusuf enters and sees new shoes at the entrance. He looks at them in surprise and understands something. He leaves the house and walks down the street.
We can see the emotional void caused by financial difficulties in his mother. The film ends with Yusuf starting to work in a mine. He has just learned the harsh realities of life. He has gradually transitioned from adolescence to young adulthood, which is vividly depicted through both cinematography and storytelling.
There are many symbolic elements in the film that I couldn't fully grasp. I understood very few. I skipped many scenes out of boredom, which means the director has successfully completed his task."
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