Once Upon a Time in Anatolia

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For fans of Ceylan, this film is definitely recommended: it is long, slow, very well shot, and has some commendable scenes and themes. Yet, of Ceylan's four films: Distant, Climates, Three Monkeys, and this movie, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is merely good. Though parts of Three Monkeys are flawed (esp. during the first half), it's a strong film. And Distant is likely still the finest of the lot. I don't find this movie to be that much of a departure for Ceylan. Finally, as with all of his movies, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia requires repeat viewings to truly appreciate its depth and richness. ***Spoilers*** Is it me or did the guy playing the dead guy move his fingers a bit at one point? I could swear that his thumb or index finger twitched after they pulled him up from his shallow grave.

The worst episode of Tom & Jerry would be much better to enjoy than this "much-wasting-time & strongly-drawning-eyes-to-sleep" movie. If you want to waste your valuable 150 minutes in life, still anyhow, you'd better look at a painting than seeing this movie. You don't need any spoiler for this review, because the film has spoiled many things in vain. Move on, and just find a better movie to enjoy.