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New York'ta Bes Minare (2010)
Turkish blockbuster!
I recently had a chance to check the latest from director Mahsun Kirmizigul, and fully expecting it to be propaganda for Islam, got to watch a Turkish film with great performances and a thoughtful message instead. The film begins with a thrilling raid sequence in which the director displays all the skills of a Hollywood action director, and maintains a fast pace until the second half of the film. FIVE MINARETS then turns into a captivating drama. The acting is solid across the board, especially veteran actors like Robert Patrick and Danny Glover could have phoned it in but instead deliver sensible performances. This is miles beyond what Kirmizigul achieved with his previous directorial effort, I SAW THE SUN. Here he has provided the audience with a bona-fide blockbuster, and (if you can overlook a few schmaltzy scenes) he remains a director to follow.