Review of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) by Marvin B — 17 Apr 2013
Beautiful, but SUPER boring. Acutely slow and precise, Anatolia is an interesting piece that drinks deeply from the cup of malaise, taking a systematic view of the characters' dispositions. Every shot is meticulously framed and richly composed.
While it should certainly be revered for its artistic deftness, "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" surely won't be confused for Law and Order--not the minutest detail is skipped. Therefore, it is often desperately slow, but it does provide patient viewers with consistently thought provoking ideas.
Overall, I would not consider it a necessarily important film, but not a waste of time either; perhaps just a work to be admired.
This review of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) was written by Marvin B on 17 Apr 2013.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has generally received very positive reviews.
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