Capitalism: A Love Story The man who single-handedly transformed documentaries into pop entertainment returns with yet another in-your-face criticism of the American system. Michael Moore takes his slacker/anarchist filmmaker persona to the next level with his next slap at the American establishment as he delves into the reasons behind the economic meltdown. Moore’s uniquely personal style and loud voice that entertained the anti-establishment audience everywhere in Fahrenheit 9/11 and Sicko continue in this documentary.
Who should watch it? Those who have enjoyed Moore’s sensationalist take on the American establishment in his previous films.
Who should avoid it? Those who enjoy their documentaries with a distant, aloof narrative, and supposed objectivity.
Gecenin Kanatları / The Wings of the Night
Turkish director Serdar Akar returns to screen following his controversial Barda (In the Bar) of 2007. Popular actress Beren Saat stars as Gece. Haunted by a tragedy that claimed the lives of her parents following the 1980 coup, Gece becomes a suicide bomber. The film centers on a tragic love story between her and Yusuf (Murat Ünalmış), a professional athlete. The script is co-written by Turkey’s pop singer and respected filmmaker Mahsun Kırmızıgül.
Who should watch it? Those who are following Kırmızıgül’s career with awe following Beyaz Melek (White Angel) and Güneşi Gördüm (I Saw the Sun), a possible Oscar contender.
Who should avoid it? Those who are tired of watching another movie on the 1980 coup and its aftermath.
No Ofsayt / No Offsides
This football comedy is heralded as the big advertisement persona Ali Taran’s first movie project. Produced and written by Ali Taran, the film is directed by the real-life couple Mehmet Bahadır Er and Maryna Gorbach whose debut feature, Kara Köpekler Havlarken (Black Dogs Barking), met with generally favorable reviews. The film stars Yıldırım Memişoğlu as Ali Tarantula, a combination of Memişoğlu’s unforgettable ad personality Ali Desidero of the 1990s, and Taran’s larger-than-life ego.
Who should watch it? Curious moviegoers who want to see the transformation of Taran from ad-man to filmmaker and those who have enjoyed the debut feature of the directors.
Who should avoid it? Those who find the hapless everyday man in a big city, personified by Arif of Cem Yılmaz flicks and Recev İvedik, as repetitive and boring.
Saw VI
Jigsaw makes a return to his deadly games in this final installment of the horror series with no intention of returning to obscurity. Once again, a familiar name from the previous movies, Kevin Greutert, tries his hand at directing. In the sixth installment, there is an anti-Capitalist message the Jigsaw is willing to give to his victims, who are mortgage lenders and health insurance adjusters.
Who should watch it? Those who are planning to watch a sixth movie in a franchise will no doubt know who they are.
Who should avoid it? Those who have no interest in the brilliance of a deadly game in horror movies and those who have no interest in horror movies.
Originally published in Hürriyet Daily News on 11 Dec. 09
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