Reviews

Normally I'd rate this movie 4 stars over 10 but I'll leave it at 5 simply for the sake of Asli Enver and Kaan Urgancioglu because they both have had really good projects lately -but not this one, unfortunately. I'd expected a dramatic story, maybe a tear-jerker even, and I wouldn't mind a few clichés here and there but I found a poorly edited film with such a slow flow that's almost boring and fails to deliver the story. Both leading characters were "in good hands" indeed, the acting performance was good -as expected. However, that's all.

Yes, these two are not typical Cem Yilmaz movies, so those expecting something like Arif v 216 or Yahsi Bati may well be disappointed -BUT, the teasers and pretty much everything Cem Yilmaz said about these films in advance had already told us that he was doing something new, something different than his earlier works and masterpieces. The first movie of the Kara Komik Filmler series, 2 Arada, is a unique film and the character, "Ayzek" shines like a star. I don't want to share even the slightest spoiler here, so I'll just say: we love you, Ayzek! I think those who see cinema as mostly commercial/simple fun may find 2 Arada rather dull, but those who respect and appreciate the 7th art will like it. As for the second movie, Kacamak, well, it does make you laugh with a cast we all love, but it's not as powerful and unique as 2 Arada. However, the production, visuals and overall quality is praiseworthy, as is the case with any other Cem Yilmaz movie to date. All in all, I liked the 'single ticket for two films' concept, and liked 2 Arada more than Kacamak, and I'll definitely be seeing the 3rd and 4th movies of the Kara Komik Filmler series in January 2020. Hats of to Cem Yilmaz for his courage in unique works and significantly higher quality films in Turkish cinema -he really is good at competing with himself

P.S: I think one of the problems with Kacamak was the inadequate English language skills of the actress portraying Carolyn (Nilperi Sahinkaya) versus the native speaker actors and Alisan Ugur (Rich).

Fathers And Daughters: A movie that would have made me book the first flight home without waiting for holidays if I still lived overseas. I mean it. Yes, I'm a "daddy's girl", and I've been lucky enough to enjoy this beautiful movie with my father (well, my mum and brother were there too, but dad was a 'must' from what I'd heard about the film). As one can easily guess after seeing the trailer, it's a touching piece, and the cast does a great job in reflecting the story on screen. Gabriele Muccino delivers the plot with a non-cliché flow, he's very successful with the flashbacks, and one of the strongest aspects of F & D is the amazingly beautiful music, in my opinion. Particularly the Carpenter's cover by Michael Bolton, Close To You adds so much, not to mention that it squeezes your heart during a particular scene. Speaking of heart-squeezing, I think Russell Crowe has made a habit of making his audience cry, especially with The Water Diviner and now, with Fathers and Daughters. As expected, he does not just act, he 'becomes' Jake Davis, and forms multiple lumps in your throat with the character he portrays. As one of the best actors of our time, if not the very best, he's simply amazing. Also, the chemistry between R. Crowe and Kylie Anne Rogers is great, it's heart-warming and so 'real', if I may say so. Kylie Anne is the sweetest potato chip, that goes without saying, and I need to add that at some point I did hate Bruce Greenwood and Diane Kruger.. well, not them, but the characters they played, of course. Needless to say, Jane Fonda was one of the shining stars of F & D, and I think Amanda Seyfried and Aaron Paul were well-chosen for their respective roles, *thumbs up* to them both. Taken together, I loved the story, it was beautifully transformed into a tear-jerker on screen, and I sincerely hope this movie gets released in every country -because it's a sweet piece of art which reminds you of the most important and valuable things in life. PS: Keep tissues nearby when you're seeing F & D. Am not kidding.

One does not have to be Turkish or an ANZAC descendant to be interested and touched by this film.. doesn't need to be necessarily interested in history, either. The Water Diviner offers something for everyone who carries a heart and soul. It offers a beautiful yet heart-wrenching journey to all those that love the art of cinema.

If I were asked "what is this movie about?" I'd say it's an epic tale of love and hope, a beautifully crafted story inspired by real life, and a breath-taking masterpiece that makes you forget where you are, or what time/day/year it is. It really is a captivating film. The story itself may sound rather simple to some, but in my opinion it's a spectacular mix of reality and art. Hats off to Andrew Anastasios and Andrew Knight for their great work, the Water Diviner tells a magical tale and reminds us what wars do to people, to families.. and to our humanity. I cannot imagine anyone who won't be touched by this film, touched very deep inside, that is. Whoever that ever loved somebody or lost a beloved one –sibling, parent, child, significant other, or friend, you name it– may have their heart shattered during certain scenes of the Water Diviner.

Apart from the story, the characters too felt so "real", and the cast performances were nothing short of what one would expect from such brilliant names. Russell Crowe, as always, seemed to "live" the role, not "just act" it.. and I'm so very glad that Cem Yilmaz has been in such a special project. In an attempt to keep my review as short as possible, and choosing to comment on acting after I see the movie more than once, I won't go into detail of each and every name. But.. I have to say that Ryan Corr's performance was outstanding! He and James Fraser certainly nailed it, causing a flood of tears among the audience –during a certain scene of this duo, I could hear sniffles and see shoulders shaking among the audience.. and I'm not exaggerating one bit. Speaking of the scenes that certainly leave a mark on the viewer, I'd like to say that certain scenes from the battle field were spectacular – both technically and artistically. The scenes are so "real" that they take you from your seat and put you on Lone Pine battlefield , feeling scared.. helpless.. angry.. and questioning what a war is.. and if it's even worth it. And then, there is a specific scene which reflect how a war can make people lose their humanity and surface the ferocity of human nature. As my favorite scene from the epic Noah, the creation scene, reminded us all: "Brother against brother. Nation against nation. Man against the creation. We murdered each other. We broke the world, we did this. Man did this."

The fascinating art is not limited to battle scenes, though. Andrew Lesnie simply works miracles, turning the movie into a feast for the eyes –from the dust storm in Australia to the breath-taking views of Istanbul, the Water Diviner presents top-quality cinematography *thumbs up* Before I wrap up my words on this beautiful piece of art, I'd like to mention two of the many special scenes which may well be extra-touching for the Turkish: i) The scene where Jemal (portrayed by Cem Yilmaz) raises a toast to Mustafa Kemal: During the screening at the Istanbul premiere, the audience responded to this by loud and clear applause, and it certainly will remain an unforgettable scene for many, many Turks. ii) Another special part of the movie that I really loved is the old Turkish folk song Jemal sings –an old song called "hey fifteen year olds", telling the story of 15 year old boys leaving home to join the battle of Gallipoli.

Taken together, the Water Diviner tells a tale of love mingled with adventure, delivers a sea of emotions from grief to hope, and works the magic of cinema, reaching the viewers' heart and mind in a way that crosses all barriers of language, different cultures, politics, and history.

PS: the Water Diviner was rewarded standing ovation, and I believe this was not only because it's a great movie, it was also a heart-felt "thank you" to the director for such an honest story which the Turkish audience isn't used to seeing in foreign films about Turkey and its history.

Kudos and hats off to Russell Crowe & the entire cast and crew. The Water Diviner (Turkish title: Son Umut, i.e. 'the Last Hope') is a spectacular movie, a must-see, a masterpiece.

Being one of the best comedians of our time (if not THE best) and an incredibly talented actor, Cem Yilmaz surely makes one go to the cinema with great expectations, and with Pek Yakinda, he certainly does not disappoint. His directorial debut is a heart-warming, carefully crafted movie which delivers all the laughter the audience expects, along with quality acting by a fantastic cast and a good story which involves friendship, family and the cinema industry in Turkey. It also shows the wide range of Cem Yilmaz's acting skills, and the movie is full of surprising guest stars in addition to the main characters, each and every one of whom deserve major applause for their parts. In particular, Caglar Corumlu's performance exceeds expectations and makes him the shining star of the movie! Long story made short, I cannot imagine anyone who'd regret seeing this film, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who's interested in a good Turkish movie filled with elements of fun and love on top of Cem's genius work.

3:10 Yuma is one of my favorite movies, and that's pretty cool considering that I'm not a big fan of Westerns. However, with this movie, it seems impossible to be disappointed –from the cast to the director, from the plot to costumes and music, it's altogether a fruit of quality work. Apart from the motion picture itself, I'd been pretty surprised and further impressed with the behind the scenes features and interviews, as the making of the movie turns out to be just as impressive as what we see on big screen. Especially the 'town' that was built and the train brought to the area were really cool, and it's amazing how the crew managed to give us a dusty, dry Arizona scenery out of what was actually covered in snow. In terms of acting, I think the whole cast was simply good, each and every character was portrayed properly, fitting their role and the overall story -as expected from a team led by the Christian Bale-Russell Crowe duo. The two, in my opinion, had excellent chemistry, in a way that it makes you like both characters equally and understand where they come from, what they do and why. Then again, if I were to choose, I'd go for Ben Wade in a heart-beat, owing to the magnificent portrayal by the talented Russell Crowe. For starters, Crowe once again gives us a brilliant accent, adds a dose of "Russell" to his role, and adds Ben Wade to the long list of "unforgettable characters Russell Crowe played". Ben is not just some outlaw with a fast trigger, nor your usual villain. He's smart, extremely charismatic, and a damn good leader –wait for it– with conscience! He's not purely bad (as Pearly Soames was in Winter's Tale), but is the kind of bad guy that the young look up to (as Dan's son, William does), ladies admire and ordinary men envy. In other words, he's probably "made bad", as hinted by the scene where he tells Dan the story of his mum leaving him at the station with a Bible (speaking of mum, just gotta love the scene "even bad men love their mamas"). All in all, whatever life's done to him, it seems to have made Ben Wade a brilliant leader who earned absolute loyalty of his gang (his words as they drink for Tommy at the bar shows what a determined and focused leader he is, one of the many cool quotes of the movie: "Tommy was weak. Tommy was stupid. Tommy is dead.") Furthermore, I simply loved Ben's wittiness and was a pleasure to see a good many excellent Russell Crowe smirks on screen (e.g. the scene where Wade is detained and told that he's going to end up hanged; the part in the hotel room when he asks Dan "You mean we're still not friends?" and the whole dinner scene at Dan's place). The only two scenes I am not a big fan of are –as expected– where Byron gives Ben a rough time after we say goodbye to Tucker (Kevin Durand's part is small but brilliant nonetheless, by the way!) and the scene when the Dan and the rest catch up with Ben in the tunnel, in the hands of some old enemies, if I may say so (ouch! do not hurt Ben Wade or you'll regret it, peeps!). And only one thing in the entire movie I don't really understand, why and how, seriously, does the girl (Emma) not runaway with someone so absolutely hot and amazing and breath-taking as Rus.. I mean, Ben Wade?! :) Taken altogether, Russell Crowe fan or not, I see no reason why one wouldn't like this movie. Do give it a shot if you haven't already – you're not gonna regret. **walks away singing "they'll hang me in the morning, and I'll never see the sun "**

After months and months of anticipation and having witnessed the harsh, often prejudiced opinions on Darren Aronofsky's adaptation of Noah, I went to the movie theater with extreme interest & curiosity on top of the excitement of seeing a new Russell Crowe movie.

In my humble opinion, it is not possible to be disappointed by Noah provided that one goes to see it with an open mind instead of judging its historical/biblical accuracy or analyzing the story from a solely religious standpoint. Regardless of which religion or belief one belongs to, if any at all, Noah helps surface complex questions and invites the movie-goer to think about human nature, creation, and even evolution. It delivers the story of the great flood from a unique perspective, enriched with spectacular cinematography and a brilliant cast each of whom add their own touch to the massive production.

In order to avoid spoilers, I will not go into detail but I'll say this much: the brutal criticism Noah received by now (even before it was ever screened) has been unfair, and I sincerely hope that more and more people choose to see and interpret the film on their own terms instead of sticking to dogmatic approaches or narrow-minded opinions imposed by others. The blockbuster by no means disrespects any religion or belief, and most certainly highlights an integrative message without marginalizing any former or current community.

I've seen the movie with my parents and brother, a group of four with an age range from 25 to 60, consisting of two non-practicing Muslims and two people of faith who are not associated with any organized religion. Each of us had a lot to say when we left the cinema, and it led to a very deep, valuable discussion about mankind, faith, and spirituality. Speaking of the post-Noah discussion, on behalf of my family, I'd like to thank Aronofsky for casting Russell Crowe as Noah, and hats off to Mr. Crowe for his fantastic performance –he's one of the few actors who never disappoint!

Last, but not least, I (yet) haven't seen the non-3D version of Noah (because almost all movie theaters screen it in 3D where I currently live), but I really liked the "art" aspect of the motion picture; the quality did reflect the underlying body of work, turning several scenes into a "visual feast" if I may say so. CGI was brilliant, scenery was beyond beautiful, and the soundtrack was a good match to the overall "epic" feeling of the movie.

All in all, Noah's been worth the wait (for me) and I absolutely loved the visual experience as well as the artistic way of Aronofsky's story- telling, and it's been –as usual– a big pleasure to watch the incredibly talented Russell Crowe on big screen. I'm not saying Noah is a flawless film (which movie is, anyway?) but I dare say it meets the high expectations and I most certainly recommend it!

Truth be told, I wanted to watch Winter's Tale mostly because Russell Crowe was in the cast, and I read the book as well. After reading the book, and especially after seeing the trailers and some behind-the- scenes footage, I was pretty sure that the movie would be far from reflecting the plot of the novel -let alone be identical to it- and it's been a common opinion among readers that the book was "unfilmable" for a number of reasons. The film did not surprise me in that, what was surprising was the level of difference between the novel and the movie, so little was the similarity that I can say the movie is only inspired from Mark Helprin's work rather than being based on it. In other words, it feels like Helprin and Akiva Goldsman have two diverse versions of the story. As I want to avoid spoilers here, I won't give examples, but I guess it's OK to say that many characters were totally left out while some were brought to spotlight, and while some minor details were reflected in the movie, major aspects were not mentioned at all; and more importantly, a good deal of additions were made (which, in my opinion, changed the main idea and background of the story). Furthermore, the movie is much less open to interpretation -unlike the book- and the underlying story doesn't really match Helprin's tale.

So, apart from not translating the novel at all, is it a bad movie? Or a goodie? I'd say, both. Bad, because it could have been way better considering the material and the cast Goldsman had in his hands. And good, because... well, it has Russell Crowe in it! Overall, I think it would be fair to say that the film adaptation weakened the depth of the story and brought a rather cliché touch to Winter's Tale, making some parts almost cheesy and a tad bit too predictable. Furthermore, it lacked the visual fest the story promised. Along with the poor use of visual elements, the whole story was simplified for the screen, it seems, and I'm afraid it led to leveling down in terms of originality and quality. Still, Winter's Tale is not a big disappointment and delivers what one would expect from the genre -neither more nor less.

As for the cast, though I'm not a fan of Colin Farrell, I think he was really good as Peter Lake, and the chemistry between him and Beverly (Jessica Brown Findlay) did work, especially in terms of reflecting their fragile relationship and the sadness of having limited time to spend together. I'm not quite sure how I feel about the character 'Lou' (won't mention the actor's name for those who may not have heard of the 'surprise'), feels like it wouldn't have made a big difference if he wasn't in the movie. Pearly Soames had a much bigger part in the movie compared to the book -which is what I loved most about the movie- and Russell Crowe, as always, did a very good job, adding a whole new touch to the long list of diverse characters he has successfully portrayed to date. The way I see it, Russell Crowe as Pearly Soames stole the show although he was not the male lead (he does have a talent of making one root for the villain!). Jennifer Connelly's part was a bit too short and almost out of place, sadly; would have loved to see her character reflected in a more solid way, but nonetheless, she did a good job despite her limited time on the screen. And, Eva Marie Saint was a good choice, I think; she was really good, especially during the first encounter with Peter Lake -a touching scene delivered nicely by Farrell and Saint.

Taken together, the lenghty, poetic novel seems to have turned into an almost mediocre movie -I say 'almost' because anything with Russell Crowe exceeds the threshold of mediocre, I admit that I may not be entirely objective when commenting on projects he's involved.

Last, but not least, it was fun to see Alan, Scott and Kevin! Long live the merry men!

Having read majority of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's works and seen several movies and TV series based on Sherlock Holmes, I can say that BBC's latest version of SH is an artfully crafted piece and one of the best mini-series of our time. From the script-writers to the cast, from the director to the seemingly insignificant stunt in any given episode, everyone seems to put an incredible amount of effort, and the result never disappoints the audience. Sherlock mingles genius-level detective stories with humor and great acting, and adds all sorts of emotions usually with a jaw-dropper plot that gives you almost anything you could expect from SH. Also, Cumberbatch and Freeman have an amazing on-screen chemistry and it adds to the pleasure of watching such high-quality work. It can't be easy to adapt SH to today's world, yet the conversion has been brilliant and head-spinning; so, hats off to all those involved in this masterpiece. To date, we have seen 3 seasons, and each episode has met the expectations or delivered more than what was expected. In other words: there are good TV series, and many great ones, and some brilliant series, too. And then... there's.... Sherlock!!! I sincerely wish the best of luck to anyone who'll ever try to make something more awesome and as epic as BBC's Sherlock. They'll most certainly need it. Absolutely gutted that now we have to wait another century or two for the next season, but at least I know it'll be worth the agony of waiting.

The critics/reviews and IMDb rating don't do justice to A Good Year, in my opinion. What's there not to love? A sweet story is translated into a fun screenplay with beautiful scenery throughout the entire film, the cast is doing a very good job and unlike you'd expect from the genre, the movie is not full of clichés at all! Max is a very real, familiar character, and his 'inner journey' from London to Provence is reflected in a nice flow without slowing the pace or boring the viewer. Had a mediocre director been involved, the rest of the characters would end up being too insignificant and cast would be wiped away to the level of being invisible by Russell Crowe's superb performance but no, R. Scott manages to balance it all and somehow takes it from being a "one man movie" to a delightfully enjoyable piece of work! Guess you can't go wrong with Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe, can you. Last, but not least, the soundtrack is simply a great bonus to the lovely experience of A Good Year.

Apart from a few epic exceptions, I'm not into musicals, which may be the reason it took me so long to check out Les Miserables, but I finally watched it, and honestly found more than what I expected. The promising cast surely meets the high expectations from such a story and production, resulting in a very, very good musical in my opinion. Anne Hathaway was brilliant, hats off to her, yes, but no one's performance was disappointing anyway! Almost every scene was bursting with feeling (various feelings, that is), successfully reflected thanks to the director as well as the cast. Every actor obviously put a lot of effort and made their talents talk, and so it's been a pleasure to watch this version of Les Miserables. The second half was exceptionally emotional and there were quite a few scenes that blew me away. One of them certainly Gavroche, Javert and the medal (*gulps*). The flow was, however, rather slow t certain parts of the movie, but can't thinks of any other major problems with Les Miserables. All in all, I'm glad I checked it out. A goodie of the genre for sure. A 7/10 for me, only because I can't do 7.5 on IMDb.

I've seen this movie countless times and am pretty sure I'll re-watch it many more times. Needless to say, it's one of my all time favorite movies, and I believe it deserves all the popularity, awards and positive comments. Gladiator brings you all that you can possibly expect from its genre. It takes you to a different time and place and tells an epic fairy tale of a true hero. Director does justice to the plot and characters make the story proud. Russell Crowe is exceptionally great in this film with pure talent and amazing chemistry with his character, and in fact the whole cast seems perfect. All in all, this is a movie I'd gladly recommend to anyone without a doubt. It really is a classic of our time.

Romantik Komedi is a solid proof that a good cast does not guarantee a good movie. An utterly ordinary plot and Sinem Kobal's horrid performance grads the whole cast down, leading to a low quality film. The excellent performance by Gurgen Oz and the quality acting by Engin Altan Duzyatan sadly do not help enough to save this movie. I'd expected at least a mediocre scenario; however, I ended up wasting a good 110 minutes watching cliché pick up lines, typical characters and a boring, forced flow which become even worse due to the very sloppy directing. More disappointingly, the movie gets only more and more filled with clichés toward the ending, so much that the last 1/3 is pretty much unbearable. But I did keep watching, with the tiny bits of hope that an original ending could help. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. All in all, I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.

Awakenings: A very moving plot based on a true story, extraordinary performances from Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro, excellent job by Penny Marshall. This is one of the movies to remind us that no one really needs a supernatural theme or pure fiction to produce an impressive film. A typical love/romance story is not a 'must-have' in order to have a touching scenario. It's not everyday that we get to catch such high quality movies, I can't understand why this one did not receive any Academy Awards, to be honest. What else do you need to call it a masterpiece? All in all, I certainly recommend Awakenings -if you still haven't seen it, do check it out. You will not regret.

The Ugly Truth is a fun movie with a very good flow, a well-chosen pair to reflect the leading characters successfully and many funny (even hilarious) parts that make you laugh out loud. It lasts about 1 and a half hour only, and still manages to deliver the plot in its entirety, make sense and certainly entertain you. Almost each and every dialogue between Abby (Katherine Heigl) and Mike (Gerard Butler) is filled with adult jokes or implies sexual content, but it achieves to keep it at a good quality and does not go down to a cheap level or end up in boring clichés. I for one would recommend it to all those looking for a light, fun movie anyday, just to have a good laugh (or two).

Pay It Forward is based on a plot that makes you think almost about everything -both while watching and after. There are elements that make you smile and cry, and the cast is very good at delivering the superb scenario. Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey surely do not disappoint and Haley Joel Osment performs perfect, giving everything one could expect from such a young actor. Jon Bon Jovi is the surprise among the cast and adds a nice flavor to an already delicious dish. From the beginning until the very end, the movie manages to touch somewhere deep in your heart, and although I did not the book it was based on, the plot makes a lot of sense in its entirety and shines with its originality. It does not come with numerous awards or an exceptionally high IMDb rating, but it really is a very good movie.

I didn't have high expectations about The Holiday, I'd assumed it was a typical chickflick with a good cast; however, it turned out way better than just that. The plot is as full & satisfactory as it can be for this kind of movie, the characters are nicely reflected, and the film brings you a smile, brightening your mood in one way or another. One of the main problems with this genre is trying to add funny bits and ending up in a ridiculous scenario, but thankfully, this does not happen in The Holiday - there's no exaggeration regarding the comedy aspect. There's also a bonus in this film, the character, "Arthur Abbott", played by Eli Wallach, who pretty much steals the show. I loved his parts and Kate Winslet surely did not disappoint, either. All in all, I can recommend The Holiday for those into sweet, heart-warming movies.

Zodiac is a typical David Fincher movie, a good crime drama based on real events with enough tension to include the film in the thriller category as well. The cast is well chosen and everyone's performance is equally great, leading to an overall good quality in terms of acting. One may argue that the film's a bit longer than it should have been, which I agree, but it still isn't boring, because the questions add up and tension grows, so you don't really notice how much time's passed. At different time points you may end up suspecting different characters to be involved in the Zodiac killings, and this certainly makes it a better movie, and makes you want to watch till the end and find out what actually is happening and who's done what. The ending is my least favorite part, not satisfactory enough, but it seems there's not much to do about it as the ending is also based on real events. Obviously, real life isn't as interesting as movie world. All in all, for those who like these kind of movies, Zodiac is highly recommendable. For instance, those who liked Fincher's Se7en would most probably enjoy this film as well.

Sleepers is one of the best dramas I've ever seen. There's solid story delivered by a cast that fulfills the criteria of perfection for movies categorized in this genre. Every character performs greatly, making you think that they almost "live" their roles, not just "act" in Sleepers. It's a 2,5 hour long movie which manages to keep your attention focused at all times and it's a heartbreaking, powerful drama which leaves the same good impression no matter how many times you watch it. Not only a sophisticated classic, but also a very successful team work in terms of directing, production and screenplay. I can't help but wonder why it was not nominated for any other Academy Awards apart from the Best Music category. It's a movie I highly recommend!!

I'm a big fan of Harry Potter; the books AND the movies. I can easily say that the first movie of the series is my favourite among all 8 HP movies, and it's also one of the most successful adaptations among films based on books. It must have been a huge challenge to reflect J.K. Rowling's amazing world to the big screen, and equally challenging to do so with three main characters who happen to be only kids at the very start of their acting career. However, everything's done so professionally that the magic in the book is transferred into a movie which is interesting for almost any age group in my opinion. The glory of the unique adventure of Harry Potter is nicely put in the screenplay and every little detail from costumes to locations are blended into a movie which is only the beginning of a legendary saga.

Having read the book, which is definitely not on my favorite books list, I didn't expect too much from this movie, but couldn't help wondering how it'd turn out, either. I also wanted to keep the number of my unseen Robert Pattinson films at zero. I always prefer the books to the movies based on them, however, Cosmopolis may well be an exception. David Cronenberg's storytelling is much more efficient than Don DeLillo and the movie is more interesting than the book. What's also good is that the quality of the film increases through the plot and leads to a satisfactory climax in the end. Speaking of that, I encourage all those who claim that RP cannot act to watch the last 30 minutes of Cosmopolis. Eric Packer was certainly a challenging role for Pattinson but he did one of the best jobs of his career so far. Obviously he can act, as long as he's given a good script and a good cast. His performance changes dramatically when he's not acting with an actress who delivers emotions and expressions only at the level of a potato (i.e., K. Stewart). This has been proved in Remember Me as well as Water For Elephants, and Cosmopolis is another solid proof that the guy has the potential & skills in addition to being drop-dead-gorgeous. Back to Cosmopolis, it starts rather slow and confusing, but particularly from the Barber's Shop scene on, it becomes more intriguing and the mounting tension reaches top level during the conversation between Paul Giamatti & Robert Pattinson. All in all, I found more than what I expected in this movie & I'm glad I gave it a shot.

Before people brutally criticize this The Source Code, they'd better consider that it's a sci-fi movie, not a quantum physics lecture. It may have flaws, the "theory" behind the plot might not be 100% solid, but so what? Still a damn good movie! Its got the flavor of previous successful movies such as 12 Monkeys, Inception, Deja Vu, Surrogates, The Butterfly Effect, Matrix etc. but it's not a boring repeat at all. This movie gives you good acting combined with a good screenplay, there are a few clichés but there are some cool twists as well. Long story mad short, The Source Code is pretty much all you ask for in this kinda movie. All in all, I really, really liked it.