Grotta Azzurra

Mavi magara is a beautifully shot movie with incredibly likeable characters. The concept of the story is amazing, the characters are top tier. They are so human, so likeable that is rare in movies. The cinematography is gorgeous. Every shot gives the feeling of beauty and is worth it. By the end, I was truly moved, having come to deeply understand the characters and the message the movie was conveyed.

The lead actors Kerem Bürsin and Devrim Özkan delivered a star-making performances. When their eyes meet, there's a tangible connection between them. They make the characters' love feel so real.

The characters make plans for the future and hope of realizing them someday. Their dreams come to promises, promises are about to be fulfilled, and a wonderful tomorrow seems so close, when suddenly... The shadow drowns the future without any compromise.

The personages act according to their life plan, and their "plan" is just a dream of a better life. Of course, a dream is not a plan and the film shows it from the first scene.

Stories about how someone manages to change his life or help somebody are doomed to failure. Just because you don't know what is best for someone else, accept it. Life repeatedly makes us learn this bitter lesson, and this film is proof of that.

The film has a faster pace at the beginning and slows down as the plot progresses.

We are introduced to Cem, a Marine who has no flair for romance and with Alara, an archaeologist who is reluctant to get involved with Cem because her work as a soldier offers many risks, and she wants something stable, something he cannot offer.

The plot unfolds simply, with the couple's difficulties and how they deal with them and the veiled promise to go to the Blue Cave.

When we reach the end, in the final plot, the viewer is surprised by the twist in the plot, perhaps if the film had more time on the unfolding of some actions or more screen time for the main couple. The end of the film would have more impact, an extra 10 minutes would have been enough in my opinion.

Finally, it is a good film for those who like the style of romance, adventure, the plot is not deep and does not ask you to dwell on it, but it asks you to understand the motivations of the main couple and try see through their eyes.

A most emotional film that surely gets under your skin.

Kerem Bursin is absolutely breathtaking, and Devrim Ozkan is a discovered talent for me.

Intense, very meaningful and remarkable, but the ending is too sad to bear. Make sure that the box of tissues are nearby.

It is also worth mentioning the captivating music that accompanies us almost throughout the film. Whether you want to or not, it will draw you into the story.

I would definitely say that this movie ranks in my top 5 all favorites!

Turkey can be proud of producing such films, and one must wish that there will be more and more of them in the future.

One of the most beautiful, emotional and original romantic dramas of the last decade! One time watch is not enough.

Congratulations the whole team!

Kerem Bürsin the greatest dramatic actor of his time and now also a screenwriter. Through the love story, the film raises important psychological questions, its deeper interpretations make you think. Much more than just a movie. Its visual display is of unparalleled beauty. In addition to the cinematography, I would also like to highlight the film's music, which is also overwhelming.

I will definitely be rewatching it many times.

In short, another great story with Kerem Bürsin.