In Reply to: "Distant" the Turkish movie-reviewed previously, I dont get it ! posted by Carl G on February 19, 2007 at 23:10:07:
linked because I don't know anything about your film tastes.
Now, I hope YOU don't take this negatively: this film is a lesson in sublety. No, there isn't a lot of dialogue: one senses the tension by what is NOT done, as much as what is.
One example: in that society, as is shown, hospitality is not just a favor but a responsibility. Whether or not it is a burden, the host cannot or should not convey.
Anyhow, you may wish to revisit it now that you have heard the director.
There are many such movies. As I've mentioned, it's almost a genre, i.e. the mid-life crisis.
"A Taste of Cherry," "Japon," "La Dolce Vita", "8 1/2..." There are many superb films, among the best ever made.
But hey, not everyone will like everything.
I almost feel like I owe you your rental fee...
Sorry, but my opinion is just that of one guy.
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Follow Ups
- No insult taken. I can't add much to what you so kindly - tinear 04:53:30 02/20/07 (10)
- To set the record straight - Carl G 11:18:00 02/21/07 (0)
- Re: What a surge of modesty, TIN! - patrickU 07:57:54 02/20/07 (8)
- Re: What a surge of modesty, TIN! - Jimmy NYC 03:06:48 02/21/07 (5)
- Re: What a surge of modesty, TIN! - patrickU 05:17:24 02/21/07 (4)
- Ok, count me in too.... - Carl G 10:14:47 02/21/07 (3)
- Hey, Carl, no money back guarantees anymore! I got a kid to feed... nt - tinear 19:01:54 02/22/07 (0)
- Your post ... - Jimmy NYC 12:49:05 02/22/07 (0)
- Re: Ok, count me in too.... - patrickU 11:13:10 02/21/07 (0)
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