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Revolutionary Road (2008)
Successful movie reflecting post-war existential crisis
Revolutionary Road is a successful movie in terms of conveying its message with an acceptable level of cinematography and narrative form. The movie, mainly revolves around the post-war people and their existential crisis. However, more specifically, it deals with the woman that is trapped into the domestic space. This crisis is reflected as lacking the ability to realize his dreams for the man (Leonardo di Capri) and lacking the opportunity to realize itself as a free woman and promising actress for the woman character (Kate Winslet). Of course, as the "backbone" of the household economy, the man's inability, in turn, impedes the woman from pursuing her own path. Domestic duties and especially the "child-making" duty of the woman are seen as the main symbols of the woman's trappedness. Having a house, car and a child is seen as the sufficient causes to be happy and satisfied...
On the other hand, the movie also represents the middle-class families' banality as whole. Although they seemingly have all the "conditions" and properties to attain happiness and they are seen as the ideal couple and family by the way, everything eventually becomes meaningless and aimless. At this point, the movie juxtaposes the projected life in Paris and the too ordinary life in the place where they currently live in the US. The name of the road and, thus, the movie attracts attention in this respect: Revolutionary Road. It is very ironical and creates a contrasting effect between the dreams and realities of the family.
The masterful performances of di Caprio and Winslet fit very well to this post-war crisis scene. The plot flows very well and presents these ideas in a tidy form. Most impressively, hints of the suicidal tendencies of the woman (Kate Winslet) from the dance scene on were very well placed into the plot.
As a result, Revolutionary Road, as a typical Hollywood movie, does not contain anything special cinematographically. If so, it could have been a very good and assertive movie both for the popular and intellectual audiences.
Bizim Için Shampiyon (2018)
A sound and inspirational story evoking how people are stronger together
Sampiyon, even though it has one of the most common plot constructions, fulfill its objectives with its visual, audial quality and its richness in content. The movie is not only real and sincere because it is based on a true story, but also, more importantly, because it is a creative work that was performed, directed and written in that spirit.
Actors and actresses do a very good job, although the real credit should go to the director who most successfully extracted the abilities of the cast, and the writer who created a scenario warmer than reality. One also should not forget the soundtracks that perfectly fitted the scenes.
As a result, despite its unartistic raw messages at several points and its disadvantage of choosing a subject matter as horse-racing which is not a relatively popular sport, the movie manages to touch the emotions and ideas of the spectator. Moreover, it reminds us that when people become one and come together, there is nothing impossible and unattainable on this world.
Ambavi Suramis tsikhitsa (1985)
Patriotism
It's a great film which has scenes like paintings. The music is remarkable. Therefore, both visually and aurally it is a marvelous journey to the Georgian folklore. It also conveys very good messages. The main theme is the suggestion that the patria could only be defended, if some sacrifices their lives for its defense. Blood becomes the cement, in other words. The fortress constitutes a metaphor of the patria, which was vulnerable at that time to the invasions of the two major empires: Ottoman and Safavid. In this context, religion is the main theme of patriotism, which differentiate the majority of the Georgians from the outsiders. There are also so many connections to the folk tales of both Turkish and Iranian culture. One is the character Zurab who rebels against his father because he leaves his patria, thus, his religion. This reminds us the character Zohrab in Shahname of Firdawsi, who fought against his father.
On the other hand, the political context and the director's position in that context is also felt in the choice of making such a movie. The Soviet system was disintegrating and the director is also one of the victims of the Soviet regime long before this movie's production.
The Dreamers (2003)
Raw anti-violence message
Overally, it was not a bad movie. Cinematographically it was a good movie, the camera angles were impressive sometimes. The idea giving references to the movies was creative and significant for the movie's course.
However, I think, the story was weak. There were disconnections in the story. The plot does not fulfill the expectations of the audience. Compared to the other movies of Bertolucci, the messages given were hazy and loose.
Other than that, I did not like the political messages -which were really given too clearly- of the movie such as the idea that favors individualism over collectivism, or raw anti-violence discourse. In the last scene, the movie establishes a cause and effect relation between the violent behaviors of the protesters and the intervention of the police forces. Therefore, in a way, it justifies the police intervention and damages the political legitimacy of the protesting side.
The Last Samurai (2003)
Nostalgic Values
The movie is a juxtaposition of modernism's cruelty and immorality with the feudal/moral values of the past. In other words, it glorifies the nostalgic values (collectivism, honor, morality, kindness etc.) against the modern inhuman, individualist and "cold" values. Politically, in the context of Japan, this is a struggle of feudal structure against the central and modernizing state. The movie is very successful at reflecting all these, and positions itself in the "feudal" side. Although I suppose that the movie defends the wrong position; it was a great movie.
First, it was so long; but as much as it is long, it was fascinating. It was very heroic and emotional, especially the last parts. Musics accompany the movie very great. Visuality was so impressive. It was one of the most impressive musics I've ever seen in a Hollywood movie; by the master, Hans Zimmer. If Lord of the Rings was not candidate for Sound, Costume and Art Direction, The Last Samurai would gain at least two Oscars, I believe.
Last but not least, reference to "300 Spartan" Western myth was unnecessary and incompatible with the spirit of the movie.
In the Name of the Father (1993)
Contumacy and solidarity
The movie is a really good one. Collective behaviors, solidarity, contumacy spirit and touchy elements of the movie reminded me the classic movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Daniel Day Lewis is acting brilliantly. One of the rare movies that really affected me deeply. Moreover, the soundtracks, thanks to the Irish folk tunes, are contributing to the effect that the movie leave upon you. When you do a little research on the real story that was reflected in the movie, the effect deepens. The critical view against the judicial system of England is also appreciated. As a result, it is a must-be-watched piece; I strongly recommend.