solmaz-daryani

The Seed of the Sacred Fig is yet another film that reduces Iran to a dark oppressive place made for Western audiences who love consuming these narratives. It takes one extreme case and presents it as if it's the reality for an entire country. That's like making a movie about a corrupt American cop abusing his power at home and acting like all American families live in fear.

The story is weak the acting is stiff and the missing gun plot is completely unrealistic. The main character's sudden transformation feels forced and mixing real protest footage with fiction just creates a messy unfocused film.

This isn't about Iran. It's about selling Western audiences the same tired exaggerated image they expect.

Saltburn disappoints with predictable storytelling, one-dimensional characters, and a lack of historical depth. Despite impressive visuals, the forced dialogues and erratic pacing undermine the talents of the cast. Emerald Fennell's bold direction falls short, making the film ultimately unsatisfying.

Despite impressive cinematography and production design, Saltburn falls short in delivering a compelling narrative or critique of its chosen themes, lacking depth in historical context and succumbing to predictability.

Fennell's bold direction lacks finesse, resulting in erratic pacing and tasteless moments that induce cringing.

The film Ayla feels more like a glossy commercial spectacle rather than a captivating biographical drama. While it attempts to depict real-life events, the exaggerated acting and over-the-top scenes are reminiscent of the typical style seen in many Turkish films. The performances lack nuance and fail to resonate with the audience on a deeper emotional level. It becomes evident that the film could have benefitted from the expertise of more skilled directors and the involvement of seasoned actors who could have brought authenticity to the characters. Furthermore, the excessive focus on patriotic elements such as flags and nationalism becomes overwhelming and monotonous, resulting in a sense of tedium. It almost feels as if the film's purpose veers towards promoting Turkish airlines rather than delivering a compelling narrative. With tighter editing and a more thoughtful approach to storytelling, this film had the potential to rise above its commercial trappings and offer a more profound exploration of the subject matter.