Öteki Taraf (2017) User Reviews

This is supposed to be Ms. Right?

[killercharm · 5/10 · 7 August 2020]

Ugh. A remake of the original Colombiano 2011 movie The Hidden Face (La cara oculta) which is better than this mess. A couple moves into a house that, unbeknownst to the man, has a safe-room. The woman tells her man via messaging that she has left him but instead she has locked herself into the safe-room so she can spy on him to get his reaction. I'm sorry but that is despicable. I wouldn't even want to stay with someone once they had done that to me. And this is supposed to be Ms. Right?

Dont pretend to breakup with your soulmate.

[kavele · 5/10 · 27 April 2020]

An unusual Turkish movie, you don't see movies like this everyday in Turkish theatres. The make-up artists did a wonderful job. The main character did a well job acting his role but I can't say the same for Sara and the police officer Efe. Also how don't you die to a 9mm, headpunch on the nose and also couple punches on the face.

Boring

[chera_khalid · 5/10 · 27 September 2023]

"Öteki Taraf" unfolds with a 5/10 rating, and unfortunately, it fails to leave a lasting impression. While the acting is serviceable, the film struggles with uneven pacing and editing, making it challenging to fully engage with the narrative. The music is forgettable, adding little to the overall experience. The movie's message may have potential, but it gets lost in the muddled storytelling. Cinematography doesn't manage to elevate the film either, as it often feels uninspired. Ultimately, "Öteki Taraf" is a missed opportunity to explore its themes more deeply, leaving viewers with a sense of unfulfilled potential.

Wow this was a waste of time

[mehdir-18124 · 2/10 · 26 December 2020]

Okay so I dont know what the director and writer were thinking, this whole thing felt like a skit made in a high school theatre program, i predicted the entire film right at the beginning. there was nothing attractive about this plot because there was no protagonist, every character is genuinely stupid, and lacks basic common sense. the acting was herrendous, Ozcan was constantly too concerned with appearing attractive for the camera, Meryem and Asli were also insufficient, constantly overacting and reacting obnoxiously to situations. What a joke

Mind-blowingly good

[Elenaj10 · 10/10 · 2 October 2019]

Wow wow wow, it's been a while since I've seen such an intense and engaging film. There were plot twists around every corner. When you think to have figured the whole plot out BAM you're surprised yet again.

I read that the original (La Cara Oculta) is more graphic in terms of sexual nudity. And you know what? I appreciate that the Turkish version didn't feel the urge to make an R rated film. Having those scenes wouldn't have added anything to the plot.

You'll be on the edge of your seat until the very end - highly recommended!!!

This time didn't happen

[CinemaTraveler · 4/10 · 13 April 2020]

I usually like Ozcan Deniz movies but this time didn't happen. The performance of Meryem Uzerli was enough to ruin this movie. Asli Enver and Ozcan deniz's acting was not enough to rescue. Ozcan Deniz didn't do a good job in this film, which also directed. he added a new one among the unsuccessful Turkish thriller and horror films in general.

clever, atmospheric thriller

[myriamlenys · 8/10 · 3 December 2019]

A man called Cetin is having a relationship with a superb blonde called Sara. The house they're living in becomes a scene for things going bump in the night : strange noises and tremors disturb their rest. At the same time, the police is worrying about the fate of Cetin's earlier lover, who seems to have disappeared from the face of the earth...

I gather this is a remake of "La cara oculta" (The hidden face), but I might be wrong here. I never watched "La cara", so I went in without ballast.

I'm glad I watched the movie, since it's a cunning, twisty thriller told with many a clever flashback and flashforward. The subject matter treats themes of love, envy and jealousy. In its own way it's also a dark satire plus cautionary tale about sleek, modern, prosperous people who lead sleek, modern, prosperous lives and still have troublesome flaws and dangerous failings.

All three protagonists do well and the result is very watchable indeed. (It's a bit of a pity that the police inspector, an interesting character, disappeared out of the plot. I would have liked to see more of him.)