Reydeler Reviews

Egg (2007)

Underwhelming

[5/10 · 12 December 2007]

I liked Semih Kaplanoglu's last film "Melegin Dususu" which had a really great performance by Tulin Ozen. However, his latest film "Yumurta" goes absolutely nowhere.

Nejat Isler is a very charismatic actor who can command the screen as we have seen in "Barda", but in this film he is given little to do other than stare into space. There is very little dialog and even that is stilted and boring. This can't hold a candle to the greatness of last year's Golden Orange winner "Kader". There are few redeeming qualities about the film, namely the cinematography and soundtrack. Otherwise this is a real letdown.

The Class (2007)

Lighthearted fun

[6/10 · 10 December 2007]

This isn't a complex, mind challenging masterpiece and it doesn't pretend to be one either.First of all, there is about maybe 20 minutes of real story in the entire film. The rest of it is just a set of mostly unlinked comedy scenarios and gags. We get the pointless dance sequence for promotion of the soundtrack, and even more pointless catwalk sequence to showcase Seckin Piriler and the rest of the models in the cast.

Tuba Unsal is a very pretty and likable actress, and she is easily the best thing about the film. If you are looking to waste time with some lighthearted Turkish comedy fun, watch it. Otherwise give it a pass.

Pars: Kiraz Operasyonu (2007)

Entertaining popcorn flick

[8/10 · 6 December 2007]

This film is good entertainment. Just don't think too much about whats going on amidst the gun fights , car chases and explosions. It isn't that kind of film.

The lead actor is very charismatic and I thought he was very successful in the film. I would have liked to see more of Ugur Polat. Nice to see Pelin Batu get a major role in the film.

There is a very disturbing scene at about the half way mark which some may find difficult to watch. There is also drug use and graphic violence.

Overall, 7.5/10 from me