Zero Nine

The quality and the acting and the scenes are just spectacular!

Good movie, unexpected end, moderate acting.

Cinematography and soundtrack were excellent.

But wasn't contain enough details about the actions.

This might not be perfect but this is definitely one of the best movies I've ever watched! Not just the acting is amazing but the script is so good, the story and the ending is so unexpected and unpredictable which I absolutely amazed by it! I hope we can watch it anytime anywhere by uploading it to Netflix or whatever. We are waiting for Part 2 of this amazing movie!

. A catalyst film that sets the domino pieces into motion of spectacular outcomes. 09 is a film that is remarkable in its own place. Never before seen Kurdish film that is able to channel the action- thriller genre in a completely new way for the middle eastern cinema as it is able to sweep the audience with its unexpected plot twists and turns. 09 being the first of its kind to bring in an all star cast, and transcend each of their individual artistic acting into the big screen. The CGI is a Pioneering feat to our region unless you have a keen eye and you are a movie buff, it is easily missed.

The cinematography is professional, and cinematic. Especially as it reaches the big showdown between the two forces. The gun fight was comprehensive and coherent, and anything but sloppy.

Emotional scenes packed a punch. An honorable mention in that regard is the heart to heart talk between the daughter and the father regarding the deceased wife of the detective. You could sense the pain and agony of both characters as they expressed their locked up feelings.

A noteworthy aspect of the film is the comedy relief. Due to the dramatic nature of the film, it is necessary to give the audience a comedic sense to balance out the formula. My experience during the showcase was that the audience responded positively and laughed to every beat of the comedic scenes as it meant to be. It is worth the mention since it's difficult to pull off for both the director and the actors themselves, and each deserves their own praise.

A movie of this magnitude merits such a praise. Since this is the very first movie in the action - thriller genre made with this extent of technicality and production in Kurdistan. Though nothing is without a flaw, it is by far a major advancement in Kurdish filmmaking. Specifically This is an inspiration to all Kurdish filmmakers that it is possible and very much at grasp to produce a movie of this immense scale. A journey of a thousand steps begins with the first one, and we just took nine of them.

No Kurdish movie comes even close to the uniqueness of this one! The writers have nailed it with the fast going and full of events script that gives you the adrenaline rush to keep you on the edge of your seat to the end. The cinematography is outstanding, Hollywood quality! i was stunned by how pretty some shots were. The action scenes and guns sound effects are not quite John Wick, but close! never seen a kurdish, arabic or persian movie with such amazing fighting scenes. The acting was just as good as everything else, Zhalla(Liza) had me fooled to believe she was brought up as an actor in Hollywood, Mahir & Shwan again proved they can adapt to any role given to them. (Jan & Aram) did excellent with their roles too. It's without doubt to say everyone involved in this movie has pushed their limits to give us this sensation. my highest gratitude is for Mr.Bakhtyar Fatah, the mind behind it all.

so here's my humble criticisms on the movie:

* This is a very short movie and the idea of a second movie has made them exclude many things we want to know in the first movie, like who Dr.Alan is and what is his story? what is his wife's disease? atleast a simple clue about the Band, who are they and what they do with the kedneys? Sara and Aram? they should've reached something between themselves, and more.

* The Dialogue wasn't bad, but nor good either. it felt like a dubbed movie in 2 or 3 places which puts you off a little bit.

* The truth of Dr.Alan's crimes came to light quickly, which revealed the bone of the plot very soon, i wish Alan was in his comfort zone for a longer time, this way the story could be a nice mystery too.

Book me a ticket for the second movie already!