Review of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) by Roger R — 10 Jun 2012
'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia'. Slow burning, but oh-so-absorbing! A most beautiful look at the mundane that is life.
Every frame of that first hour and a bit is a painting waiting to be sold. Exquisite composition and cinematography, with many a long take emphasising the beauty of the rolling hills against the slow-moving people and cars.
Every take is a patient one. Life isn't quick cuts and dramatic reveals. We're forced [I mean it in the best possible way, but others will say it's in the worst] to experience the banality these men go through.
Clearly this is masterful screen-writing and direction, because I was leaning forward, on the edge of my seat the whole way through, while the sighs and fidgeting echoed around me.
This review of Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) was written by Roger R on 10 Jun 2012.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has generally received very positive reviews.
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