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Hairspray
(2007)

I loved Penny Pingleton
When I saw the advertisement about Hairspray, I thought that it was a comic film for young people. I saw that it was a musical movie and even the first Hairspray was filmed in 1988. I like musical movies but in reality musical movies are not being liked as American people like them. For example in my country and in Europe musical movies are highly appreciated movies. Maybe American people are trying to behave differently than others like baseball and American football.

With music's, with dances, with actors/actresses Hairspray is really satisfactory movie. Unbelievable change of John Travolta into Edna Turnblad surprised me. Travolta is really talented actor in musical, he indicated it Grease as well. I loved Penny Pingleton as Amanda Bynes very much, she is pretty indeed. Michelle Pfeiffer acted very good, nearly I hated her because of her character in film. In her ages how can a woman can be beautiful still? I can not imagine not to give an attention to her like poor Wilbur Turnblad. What a wonderful woman Queen Latifah, she is absolutely woman. Nikki Blonsky suits perfect for her role. Other actors/actress are also sucsesfull.

The location is Baltimore and there is a dance competition in local TV. Young generation had been trying to solve social problem as race differences with new paradigm. Standart declaration of American Culture like dance, music, American dream, pioneering etc.

The musics are like rap music with the words. All the songs are like story telling. I wonder all the musics have been written for the movie special? If they are so, if we take into consideration even just music, written a song and perform it as a musical might be tough job. For this difficulty, I must give extra appreciation to the director.

Kabadayi
(2007)

He played well bad characters
Kabadayi was made very close to Eskiya. After the success of Eskiya, I think Yavuz Turgul tried to catch an opportunity with the same concept. If he use different story, I bet he would signed a signature on better movie.

Sener Sen was artistic indeed, he can play every kind of character with an accomplishment. I got astonished with the performance of Kenan Imirzalioglu. I did not think that he would play successfully bad tempered characters, bu he proved that he could. As always Rasim Oztekin did great performance. Performances of Ismail Hacioglu, Asli Tandogan and Süleyman Turan were not on the attic, I can say that they were distributed in the middle level.

Typical from 1970's Turkish movies cliché's were used in Kabadayi. There were humor also in the body of the movie. When the action goes on, we can hear funny jokes from characters. That makes smoother the story.

On the whole Kabadayi is a good movie but do not build your expectations on the peek.

Beyaz Melek
(2007)

astonishing movie from an inexperienced director
Beyaz Melek really astonished me with strong story, skillful actors and actresses and most of all inexperienced director Mahsun Kirmizigül. If we take into consideration that both the story and directing made by him, then I should congratulate him beyond extra.

The film is based on the sad happenings in the retirement home. We see the old people were beaten, were said bad words, were forgotten by their families. A social problem was reflected well with Beyaz Melek.

In story we can also see the destruction of the big earthquake, fantastic view of salt lake, living traditions of eastern sides of Turkey, patriotic angles related with military, friendship, solidarity, difficulties of city life like economic problem.

Yildiz Kenter as the leader, Cezmi Baskin, Erol Günaydin, Toron Karacaoglu, Gazanfer Özcan, Nejat Uygur, shortly there were too many values played in the movie. I like the parts in east of Turkey views and traditions which I am not familiar much.

I hope this movie will be helpful for correcting social problem in all retirement houses. Watching a successful movie and see its correcting affects will be multiple factor which is required from art and culture.

Hostel: Part II
(2007)

Despite warnings why censorship?
I was expecting the same success as Part I from Hostel Part II before going to the movie. Of course success means different from one to other. From my point of view if the story is strong and movie is beyond my imagination I called it successful movie. Hostel part I was such kind of talented story. But I got a little bit disappointed when I watched Part II. This is not the fault of Eli Roth. Even there are too many warnings such as crime, age 18, etc. Most of the parts have been taken out by the authorities in order to protect our brain health. We pay Money, we go to movie willingly, but somebody protect you for severe violence. After warnings censorship sounds ironic.

I understand that why the movie criticized by Slovakian people. After watching movies it is very hard to keep the desire to visit Bratislava, Slovakia for touristic tour. If you still would like to visit you had better take one way ticket. Just joking of course. Historical dark castles, the environment, outlandish culture like Transylvania should make Slovakia as a good horror movie background.

Rather the story in first movie depend on boys, in the part II there are girls who walk around as a backpack tourist and find out bloody adventures. These series are neither like horror nor crime movies. As it is said not classified indeed. If we take into consideration realistic story, sharp views, full savageness Hostel series more than a movie.

I wish I could watch all of the scenes, and then I could criticize the Hostel Part II much healthier. Alas, in my position I can say that not as staggering as Part I.

Death Proof
(2007)

Achieved from the point of Tarantino
Tarantino separated the story into two parts. Second part of the movie, in reality, is the beginning of the story. This part began with the black and white scenes which indicate the past. There are girls related with Hollywood and one of them is a stuntwoman. Kurt Russell just try to have fun, did not show lunatic behaviours. Probably after girl's revenge he became crazy about lonely girls. Then, we suddenly find ourselves in first part. He called himself as stuntman, he furnished his car plexiglas cabinet etc.

As expected from Tarantino I find the movie successful. Tarantino tried to show us characters at the movies at 70's. If we see the movie in those days, probably we would not find it strange expect handy phones etc.

The girls are really very artistic. Especially Vanessa Ferlito ,as Butterfly, affects us visually. Her hula dance was so sexy and fitted into the scene. I jut get upset with Tarantino that he sent the girls too quick.

I really wonder about Lee, whose friends left her with the repairman. I am sure that the repairman would ask additional things instead of the new car. The girls broke the car badly. The cars were excellent and classic. They are inevitable in such kind of speedy car movies.

The story is simple. This is normal if we think the 70's movies. The action scenes are typical and delighted with Tarantino, player are cool and suit the body of the movie well. The aim was achieved from the point of Tarantino. I also enjoyed the movie.

Spider-Man 3
(2007)

You Feel Lucky If You Missed
Honestly, I could not classify Spider Man-3. Was it made for children, was it a comedy movie or was it action movie? There is one reality that Spider Man-3 was made just for money. To earn money does not mean that it is a successful movie. Story was rather poor and full of blanks, players especially Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst acted in middle range, action scenes were not sufficient. Tobey Maguire was not colorful and charismatic; Kirsten Dunst seemed very poor and not interesting.

Most of the scenes were captured from other movies such as Mask, Alien, weak Matrix and September 11th cases in the accident at the top of skyscraper. New Goblin, Sandman and Venom were seems to be created forcefully. Previous series did not support the last one. Enemy-Friend duality for New Goblin, good-bad habit Hulk style sandman, alien style Venom created not in skillful manner. To enrich the story spider's enemies increased in number on the other hand typical enemy concept was missed.

In some part of dialogs, director tried to effect our emotions by using love, drama but clearly these dialogs were pathetic and funny. Church and Flag concept are depicted again and again. Spider find the right way in the church in front of USA flag, absolutely there was a speech at the end which was full of wisdom and full of suggestions. This sequence becomes bored and routine. We would like to expect more interesting endings. And please do not tell us how to behave to be a good citizen. To tell you the truth we know better than you.

I am sure you will feel lucky if you missed the Spider Man-3. If you ask me for Go/NoGo I say NoGo.

Mutluluk
(2007)

not political as the novel
Because I have read the novel, comparing novel and the movie is inevitable. In Livaneli's book there are political messages with the stories. Political side become more concrete than happenings. In the novel without giving an importance to characters all three characters – Meryem, Irfan, Cemal- were depicted in detail. Contrary to the novel, in movie there is Meryem in the center of the story. Irfan and Cemal were stayed at the side. Political views were not mentioned in the movie as in the novel.

If we take into consideration the total Mutluluk can be valued as a successful movie. Photographic scenes, music's, players, story are suit each other in great harmony. Ozgu Namal is so naive and so talented, Murat Han acted well, Talat Bulut could be more supportive, Lale Mansur is seen very few. Other players played in middle range.

Abdullah Oguz did well by Mutluluk. I got some questions in my mind. The story is told about the traditions. In Turkey there are traditions and these traditions can hurt the people and change their lives entirely. If you make a film of such a situation which is against the Turkey, it is easy to find a capital/support for movie. I wonder why.

Ghost Rider
(2007)

Superb effects, Poor Story
On the whole the story was poor, Nicholas Cage was ordinary, Eva Mendes was superb, visual effects were fascinating. Especially the people who are addicted to the motorbikes must absolutely see Ghost Rider. The bike was designed like you are dreaming. The trade mark was not seen, but I think it was Harley. When you watch the movie you can find yourself disappointed for not driving such a machine.

According to my understanding the story was captured from comic book Marvel. All the heroes are bad guys, they sell their souls to Satan, they try to sign an immoral contract with him. They are egoist and they live on the edge to the hell. What a nice attitude that they are trying to get back their own soul. If they can take back the other bad souls to the hell, they will be successful to win prize. It is their own souls. Bad guys are fighting with each other.

We will be able to see the second part of Ghost Rider in the near future. In the normal conditions, he must take his soul and stay with Eva Mendes. But he chooses the power and refused Eva Mendes. What a poor guy. You should get married with her, have children's and earn your family's life. Do you think that you are the one who will save the world? Do not make me laugh. Take into consideration what I told you and deserve Eva Mendes, okay.

Beynelmilel
(2006)

Plain and Perfect
I was not expected an extraordinary movie such as Beynelmilel. Recently, there has undeniably been an increase in Turkish movies. However it is clear that quantity can not bring quality into the scenes. I am grateful for seeing a master from Gulmez and Onder. The budget was small, contrary, story and drama was at the highest. We learn the life of Gevendes' - local musicians- in Adiyaman region. People were looking for a little bit freedom for their way of life. For the moment, it seems strange even listening music was prohibited by law makers. We should appreciate the freedom we have now. It is definitely that the freedom needs enlargement in Turkey. Comparing in the days we live I feel better.

The movie was made so plain and perfect. Directors did not exaggerate the scenes to increase humour. Humour factor was talently implemented into the body of the movie. As Gulendam, Ozgu Namal played very well. She was really beautiful and capable of playing difficult characters. As Abuzer, Cezmi Baskin was fantastic. His play is not comparable to the other Turkish players. He is far behind them. As Semra, Meral Okay capable of adding value to the movie. We can see her power easily. Most of the other players are not famous but they were playing their roles like they are an expert.

In my opinion Beynelmilel should have gone for Oscar instead of Dondurmam Gaymak. Definitely the directors make Beynelmilel in basic film rules and they seem to win success with the help of story, players, scenes, culture.

Iklimler
(2006)

Nuri Bilge Made Ego Satisfaction
We have recently heard about too much about Iklimler. There were mix of comments about the movie and Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Half of them were negative, half of them were positive. There must be confusion in evaluating his movies. Then I went to the movie to see by myself.

At first sight Iklimler has absent story. The movie began from uncertain situation and goes on through uncertain path. Writer and director should have been separated with each other in order to give double power to the movie. Nuri Bilge Ceylan can be successful director, but he is not a writer as good as his directing talent.

Nuri Bilge Ceylan wanted to show us how to make a movie with simple story –even no story. The players are ordinary, music's are ordinary, but the movie itself is really artistic. He was focusing to the eyes effectively and eyes showed us emotions powerfully.

Natural voices were used in the movie and this technique should have been very difficult if we take into consideration open field's scenery. The conditions are not totally controllable in this kind of areas. This voice preference shows us Nuri Bilge's self confidence.

We can not criticize players well because they were seen in backgrounds. The movie itself depended on artistic scenes too much, not on players. Even though Nazan Kirilmis and Ebru Ceylan were good enough. Nuri Bilge himself is not talented as his directing skill. Nuri Bilge was known with misery. But after his playing it seems he will lose this misery. Other players were too naive and not suitable for the movie.

Panoramas were excellent. From the beginning Antalya-Kas, goes on with Istanbul-Beyoglu and finally Agri- Ishak Pahsa Palace. The winter season reflected with a hundred percent reality and beauty.

When we look at the overall Nuri Bilge made ego satisfaction in all writing, directing and playing dimensions. In directing dimension it is true that he is probably the best director in Turkey. Other dimensions were not sufficient to make the movie perfect. However, Nuri Bilge Ceylan did well with Iklimler for Turkish Cinema.

Hokkabaz
(2006)

Hokkabaz - Loser Magician
At first glance, Hokkabaz is not a comedy movie. We are guided wrong by media and by advertisement. There are tragedy and dram in the body of Hokkabaz. If you expect to see comedy, you will probably get disappointment, because the movie is not comedy. If we separate laughing problem, Hokkabaz is a successful movie from strong story to talented players.

Cem Yilmaz was quite talented in his role as Iskender - as loser magician. Mazhar Alanson was like from one of us, his play was warm. Ozlem Tekin should progress herself a bit more in playing, but she is really beautiful. Tuna Orhan as Maradona, my favorite football player, number ten, I will remember you with electronic organ.

I would be much more happy, if we see more preview from Canakkale – Dardanelle, Sehidlik. I know story did not permit this request, just see it as a wish.

Sinav
(2006)

From Horse Race To University Exam
We have watched Sinav with young people in Khalkedon. Sinav gives a priority to young people's problems. One of the most important problems is education and Grand University Exam. The question asked in the film that is possible to measure the performance with one exam? As a main basis horse race was given in the movie.

Ruya Onal is excellent; we can see her movies in soon. Jean-Claude Van Damme was not suit in his role. If he would played, we should have seen much more action scenes. Other players were average. Some characters, some typical pronunciation sticks to the player. We see Kadir Copdemir with same sort of character.

The director tried to bring velocity to the movie by accelerating scenes. However for the velocity we need much more peculiarities.

The movie is not bad on the whole; at least it gives us valuable clues about life itself.

You, Me and Dupree
(2006)

Mid Level Comedy Movie
You, Me and Dupree is a classical situation comedy movie made by Hollywood. In reality I hooked on the classics but not this type. Scenario is not strong enough. We just trust on the players: Owen Wilson (funny), Kate Hudson (rather pretty), Matt Dillon (between limits), Michael Douglas (out of order). Paco my man he is great. However, players can not save the movie. I am very surprised that how Michael Douglas get lost weight too much? Is he sick? I say bad words, I will keep quite– hope he is fine.

In movie there is a wedding which is not wanted by everybody, there is a neighbour who is not wanted by the wife, and there is unlucky happenings which are not expected. No matter who, such kind of friend is absolutely become disaster the day after the wedding.

Well finally I can say that typical comedy movie which may be listed in mid levels in whole comedy movie list.

Thumbsucker
(2005)

Justin's problematic life and his family
Honestly, I had not heard about the movie, I decided to watch it for Keanu Reeves. He was seen in very few scenes. In the story, we have been eyewitness to Justin's life and how he copes with his psychological problem. The relations within the family reflected to the scenes well by Mike Mills. It is very difficult for a family to deal with a problematic child. This is not a difficulty regarding bother. It is regarding to see the person who you love very much in helpless situation. Maybe Justin is not suffering a psychological problem as much as we thought. When I look at my life, nearly same troubles I suffer in my life: loving, dreaming, concentrating, communication. I had better to go to the doctor instead of watching movie. Yes, we were talking about movie. The most successful player was Tilda Swinton as mom. Lou Taylor Pucci's play is adequate. Father's and brother's plays are not remarkable. Keanu Reeves for whom I watched movie is bad.

Superman Returns
(2006)

Superman Returned With Immorality
After a long journey Superman returned to metropolis but with immorality. He uses his power's to voyeur people, to listen them without their awareness, to show off. It seems that he lost his special features. These habits could not be suit with Christopher Reeves. The new Superman likes to take pride in himself more than to stop crimes. When he stops the bullets from the machine gun with his chest and with his eye, we understood that his ego went up to the sky. In spite of improvement in techniques, in this series we could not see variety actions in scenes. Actions scenes are not sufficient and most of parts are a little bit boring. I had been checking my watch again and again toward the end and I got sleepy. Lex Luthor were not skillful in this series. He did bad things but with his luck not with his talent. If you did not watch the Superman up to now, please do not get trouble, it is not the end of universe.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
(2006)

Comedy and Adventure Combined in Perfect Dose
As it is expected from the first movie, comedy and adventure have been combined in perfect dose. The subject is familiar, players are usual, there is nothing make the movie watch worthy except the filmmakers ability. American's know movie business very well. They can make simple stories into successful projects with the help of actors/actress, special effects, actions etc. Of course, this is not come from just ability, mostly it depends on money. And always money makes money. If you invest more, you will probably take it. The end of movie has been made in childish way. Anyway it does not matter, you have a good time while watching it. This is the consequence of entertainment sector. Watch and have fun.

Melissa P.
(2005)

it deserves a sign 15 circle
At first glance, it was a little bit disappointment, when I saw Melissa P. I had an expectation that Melissa P. herself would have played in this movie. But Maria Valverde was really fitted in the role either with appearance or with talent. In spite of the movie has been showed with the sign 18 circle, when we look at the scenes in reality it deserves a sign 15 circle. There was an incompatibility with the books itself and the movie. Some parts had failed to hit, some parts have been drawn into the scenes fast and verbally. That makes the story snapped. Maybe because of the movie depends on a memoir not on a complete scenario. It seemed that at the end of the movie Melissa had commit a suicide. Then, she appeared on surface and visited her father's mother Nonna Elvira's grave with her mother. It was a misty scenario, not open as we understood. As if Melissa quit these kinds of sex games and correct her communication with her mother forever when she realized she was in wrong way. It is not easy to find a right way after diving too deep. In the book Melissa did not stop playing games.

The Da Vinci Code
(2006)

no more Angels and Demons
The Da Vinci Code as a novel is very difficult to move the subject into the movie. As a person who read the book, it is easy to see blank spaces in the subject comparing with the novel. This weakness is not come from the insufficiency of director, but the complexity of the novel.

Both of Audrey Tautou as Sophie and Tom Hanks as Robert have played in standards. This is the movie which subject is superior to the characters. No actor / actress put on an act on top level.

To tell you the truth I felt very sleepy in the movie but not because of unclear vision - I have had an eye-operation recently, the movie was sleepy.

In the novel basic information was given to the readers such as holly grail, Fibonacci numbers, methods in solving secret codes. The books have an advantage in complex subjects and explaining in detail. Without reading novel or learning these topics, The Da Vinci Code was absolutely incomprehensible.

Please no more Dan Brown for the movie, no more Angels and Demons.

Babam ve Oglum
(2005)

melancholy and vigorous emotion
Cagan Irmak seems to stir drama and comedy in correct dose. When you live intense emotion, there is comedy right behind. In this way, you are giggling, right behind when you fell with great sobs.

Coup d'étates are always full of tragic and full of resentment. People separate each other with external factors and it takes time to bandage wounds and to forget about what were lived. 12th of September was such kind of phenomenon. Cagan Irmak did fine work on making movie about this fact.

Using local accents, authentic music in background, accomplishment of actors and actress are the main factors for being liked. The characters are very familiar to us and they are certainly assimilated from the life itself.

Dramatic wave walk with a swaying movement along the movie.

One of the last scene in which Sadik come out of camera and make a speech to this son should have been eliminated. This scene does not contribute to the story. If the marginal contribution of scenes is zero, cut them and make the movie simpler. This is the golden rule of film-making.

I am pleased that Babam ve Oglum is a worldwide movie and we are in the right way to find a good position in this art world.

King Kong
(2005)

The Biggest Budget, The Worst Kong
In spite of spending too much money on the movie, being disappointment is unavoidable.

Mixing of Jurassic Park (T-Rex), Indiana Jones (insects) and mediocre musical in America in 1920's.

The movie is interconnecting with the success of the director, the producer, the cameraman, the story, the actors and the actresses as a whole.

The beginning of the movie is over extended, so that makes the expectations down.The scenes in islands and indigenous were primitive. On the other hand the scenes in the sea are outstanding.

Just money is not sufficient to make the movies worthy.

Finally, the poor budget of first King Kong is definitely better than this one.

Maskeli Besler: Intikam Pesinde
(2005)

Usual Scnenario and Usual Faces
I would like to ask that is there a requirement to play Mehmet Ali Erbil in every comedy movie? It is a such of horror movie to see him in every movie. We are getting bored too much.

The scenario is ordinary. The good guys go into prison unluckily. When they are outside, they decide to be socialized. On the other hand, there is a boy who is very ill. He needs medical treatment in America. But, it costs too much. Indispensable condition occur. Our heroes try to rob a bank in order to find money. The movie has an average scenario.

The players are quite successful. On the whole, Maskeli Besler Intikam Pesinde is a lovely soft comedy movie.

Döngel Kârhanesi
(2005)

Growing Old of Metin Akpinar
When an actor is growing old, it is difficult to be a successful comedian. Of course there is exception. However it seems that Metin Akpinar has lost his capability in comedy and tragicomedy movies. He should better play in dramas. Zihni Goktay also was not good at in movie.

There is one dynamo Ahmet Ugurlu who force the movie to go with one to watch worthy. The story was not strong enough, but it greatly point out situation in which we in. Exaggerating is the main factor of the scenario.

The ads for the Dongel Karhanesi was far too much. I can say that more than necessary.

The 40 Year Old Virgin
(2005)

Sex is our part of lives
It is so funny to watch the life like our life falling short sexual activity. As we live, it is not possible to notice our problematic behaviours and inflexible thinking of way. Like looking at the mirror, people will find out their taboos and boundaries.

The people -especially males- even if they are married- always looking for more and more activity to prove their existence and power. The defect of their molecular structure restricts their lives.

To say that the movie is out of life is not rightful decision. The comedy itself requires exaggerating, to caricature, to deform and to testify of human life. Additionally, it is reality that there is apartheid, scorns, unequal treatments, denigrate and complexes. Which one is bad? Doing them in real life or seeing them in movie? We have to feel ashamed of doing them, not to watch them. We cannot save our crystal world with criticizing filmmakers and ignoring these bad habits The movie certainly leans on life itself – at least some of us life. Instead of saying good or bad, the movie point out the reality.

Education, experience and unprejudiced mind will make people relaxed and happy in their sexual games. Can you imagine how many people live nightmares about sexuality? It is absolutely greater problem for married people. Let's try to think for a moment of sharing your life for a long time with someone who does not have sexual appeal? Sex is our part of lives and it deserves to make film about.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith
(2005)

The Exotic Oceanian Goddess Angelina Jolie
When you have watched the fragment it seems typical action movie, which will be forgotten soon. You are going to this movie by this expectation. You will absolutely celebrate yourself that the movie is going on as you expected. Mixture of action and humor is not sufficient to make the movie worthy for watching.

That does not mean that we should underestimate The Exotic Oceanian Goddess Angelina Jolie. She has really superb femaleness that is not possible to escape in your dreams. Most of the men (nearly 100%) will be pleased to see her gleaming silhouette in scene.

Slow motions in action parts, tempo in music and fired guns remembered Desperado, El Mariachi at first sight. Certainly not close to the original one, may be third or fourth cheap copy.

It is an opportunity to add spice into your visual world by Angelina Jolie watching the movie. However, I am sure that your time is much more valuable. You can easily hesitate to watch it.

L'empire des loups
(2005)

far away from the novel
The movie was not successful in adaptation from Jean Christophe Grange's novel into the scene. There are some points, which were not clear, in the scenario. On the whole, they make the movie incomprehensible and difficult to be understood. It seems that Jean Reno has moved fast along the time. Wrinkledness on his face shows his age. Comparing with Leon, action movies may not be possible for him in the near future. (Sorry, Mr. Reno, my aim is not to behave rudely) There are murders connected with an organization called "Bozkurt" in Paris in Turkish district. Clues were pure and there was no way to follow up them without commit a crime. Former and recent police officers worked together and solved the murders just barely.

Some part of the movie was made in Turkey. Scenery was extra ordinary. Thanks for choosing Turkey.

Finally, please do no get sadness, if you could not watch the movie. Wait for TV show.

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