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Bihter (2023)
Disappointing even for low expectations
As a crazed fan of the TV show, I watched this film with the lowest expectations, clear of any prejudice.
Sadly, the story telling and the need to tell the whole thing in a less-than-two-hours movie certainly was a poor choice, especially with Bihter constantly breaking the fourth wall (well, during the entire movie, almost) cheapens it all. I don't even mention the lack of detail in terms of the correct portrayal of the era, but I saw it as a conscious choice for the movie to look pleasant to internatinal viewers, rather than being factual.
Probably the only 'average' thing I could mention is cinematography. The rest is so sloppy, it was a total waste of my time. Plus, casting the very youthful Hande Ataizi for the role of Firdevs is just beyond my comprehension.
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
Still haunted...
Living outside USA, I had not heard of the sad story of of this family before. When I saw it on Netflix, I thought it was just another crime docuseries... After seeing it last night, I can't shake of the sadness it left inside me.
***spoiler alert***
Above all, I think what hits you essentially is that the person you let your guard down to the most, you trust the most can do such a crazy thing. Everytime he came up with a story (1- only the cheating, 2- the murder of wife but not the kids, 3- the frenzy that led to all killings and finally 4- admitting of the planned murder.) I tried to understand his psyche... But of course, not possible. Mental health is so seriously underrated. What follows this question is: "What was he like before? How did the people closest to him describe him? Did anyone mention anyting odd?" Probably there were articles and other content on this online, maybe those could be included in the closure part of the film.
***end of spoilers***
The fact that the whole film consists of real footage, adds up to the creep factor. I found the editing to be most effective. Kudos...
If you like the genre AND you can stand the disturbance, watch it.
As a fan of the genre, I think I regret watching it. Bacause I just can't get it out of my mind... I am truly, truly sorry for those two angelic kids and their mother, may them rest in peace.