Are We OK? (2013) User Reviews

Intriguing Premise, but the Ending Peters out a Little

[l_rawjalaurence · 7/10 · 5 April 2014]

Cagan Irmak's latest film opens with a dream-sequence in which sculptor Temmuz (Deniz Celiloglu) dreams of a new beginning, heralded by a young man (Aras Bulut Iynemli). While out by the sea in Istanbul one day, he sees the young man in human form: born without arms or legs, Ihsan (the young man's name) leads a half-life, being cared for by his mother (Zuhal Gencer). Temmuz concocts a scheme whereby he can see Ihsan on a regular basis, and tells him that, as Ihsan appeared in his dream, the two men's lives must be inextricably linked. Ihsan agrees, but asks in return that Temmuz should kill him, as he (Ihsan) wants to ask God why he should have been born as he was. The film charts their relationship, as Ihsan ends up moving in with Temmuz. As a sculptor, Temmuz is interested in recreating human forms; once Ihsan appears in his life, he approaches his creative task with a renewed vigor, while at the same time trying to treat Ihsan like a normal human being (something the young man has not experienced before). Director Irmak has a lot to say about human relationships, and how destiny can sometimes bring people together in the strangest of ways. The only real problem with TAMAM MIYIZ? is the ending, which seems somehow rushed after Irmak has taken so much care to establish the relationship between his two protagonists. Nonetheless credit must be given to the two leading actors, especially Iynemli, who turns in a performance little short of miraculous,

Hmmm...

[jack_o_hasanov_imdb · 6/10 · 17 August 2021]

I thought it would be good, the subject is good, but frankly, I did not find what I expected in terms of continuity.

Aras Bulut Iynemli offers a tour de force in acting.

[hebedead · 10/10 · 1 April 2018]

I have been a fan of Aras's work since watching Icerde & most recently Cukur, I was advised to give Tamam Miyiz a watch and was utterly blown away again.

The vulnerability he brings to the role is achingly poignant. The relationship between the two leads as they support and enhance one anothers life is so beautiful. I was so impressed by this. Aras you are an utter star. Shine on young man.

It's a real friendship story.

[buraksonatistanbul · 9/10 · 4 September 2018]

No need too much words adding here. That movie is about a real friendship and humanity. Temmuz and Ihsan. Thanks for that movie to the creators. Regards.....

Gayet güzel film

[dogukansimsek-83689 · 9/10 · 17 September 2018]

Herkese tavsiye ederim filmi cok elestiremedim cok duygusal

A lesson. Life matters, no matter who, what you are. No one should judge!

[cristina5887 · 10/10 · 11 September 2022]

A life lesson!

The film shows us 2 realities of our society, namely homosexuality and disability, which are viewed with moldy eyes, full of prejudices.

The friendship between the two characters is like a breath of fresh air, each of them needing the other to breathe. But if Temmuz is mentally stronger and somehow tries to move on, through work, through drinking, still having friends who accept him, Ihsan comes from a poor family environment, with a physically and verbally abusive father, with a mother who took the whole weight on her. So the only escape is death.

The relationship between the two shows us what a good word means, it predicts a beautiful future, but the need for liberation wins in the end, and the two choose to go into the unknown together.

Sadly, i was hoping for a happy ending.