Review of Turtles Can Fly (2004) by James J — 13 Jun 2010
Children and war. Not at all an easy subject. But this is by no means an easy film. Lots of layers, lots of symbolism. The cinematography is top-notch and there are some really powerful moments littered throughout, but overall I'd say that this is a film whose sum is greater than its parts.
And that's because of the subject matter, which director Bahman Ghobadi tackles with deftness, both delicate and heartbreaking. It's not a movie that you'll enjoy while you watch it. But it is one that will open your eyes, and you won't like what you see.
This review of Turtles Can Fly (2004) was written by James J on 13 Jun 2010.
Turtles Can Fly has generally received very positive reviews.
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