Kurtlar Vadisi: Filistin

When an Elite Israeli special force team hit a humanitarian ship that was headed to Gaza (Palestinian) in International waters middle in the night with helicopters, 9 civilians were killed during heavy Israeli fire. All members of the boat were civilians, unarmed (not counting the sticks and kitchen knives) compared to the heavy artillery the Israeli soldiers had.

It created an enormous event in the Middle East; the media was all over it, especially in Turkey which has led to a political conflict between two countries.

The producers and creators of Kurtlar Vadisi (Valley of the Wolves) and the franchises of the series had announced to produce a movie which will tell the story of what happened that night. It was critically acclaimed so to say in the Middle East and released internationally. I'm one of the lucky ones who could watch this movie in Germany, which was first banned by FSK (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle Filmwirtschaft) for accused violence and political reasons. After an appeal the film was released for audience above the age of 18.

For those who have watched "Munich" before the story line what expects you is pretty much the same. 11 Israeli athletes were killed in 1972 during the Olympics in Munich and an Israeli special team was assembled to get revenge and kill the responsible ones for the attack.

In this movie you have the same element: Polat Alemdar and his men are going to find the persons responsible of the attack on the humanitarian ship, and punish them.

It brings the drama in Palestinian to screen; innocent killing and conflicts in Gaza. I myself found the level of violence and killing in some scene rather unnecessary. Avoiding some political references and lines would have made this movie lot better.

There were no obvious and bothering political messages in Munich, despite some of critics described the movie as an "Israeli propaganda movie". If you think the same as I am, you will not have a problem watching this movie.

Let me remind you it's not a 100 million dollar movie. It has a big budget compared to the production in the Middle East but you will see the difference in production and some authenticity flaws if you compare it to American blockbusters.

I am writing the review again as somehow my old review written in 2012 got deleted.

This film is jus like any action film which shud jus be enjoyed for its awesome action sequences.

I first saw this in 2012 on a dvd which i own.

Revisited it recently.

Its like Rambo on steroids.

Of course the body count aint anywhere close to Rambo 4.

The gun firing sequences r awesomely shot. The bombings, the chase, the mini war like sequence is top notch.

Action fans will rejoice. Some haters r finding it unbelievable that an elite group of only four soldiers wreak havoc on a sadist military group.

And the same group of haters rejoice when Bond, Xander Cage, Ethan Hunt, Rambo, etc. Single handedly take on huge armies.

Havent seen any of its prequel or sequel but looking forward to Valley of the Wolves : Homeland, as the trailer is awesome.

Mind you, this film is not against Jews or Israel.

It is jus an action film about one group of soliders taking on another group.

I jus enjoyed the action.

I think if someone wanted to write a script without using his/her brain, he or she would be able to write something no worse than this one. I give it a 5 out of 10. 5 for its production value which is stunning for a Turkish action movie ,and 0 for having nothing else but action. Unfortunately movies need a story to be shot, but this one was shot only for its action scenes. Someone compares this with Munich in way probably you would compare a cucumber to a peach... The conclusion I drew from the movie is that KVF is a cruel exploitation of a real tragedy. Because the situation there is a human issue rather than simply good vs evil. Beware this movie's ill-ideology (being oppressed justifies violent actions),and enjoy it bearing this in mind that it is nothing more than a movie made to fill some people's pockets.

so so so many movies have been made against muslims in palistine and every one of them deionizes muslims and justifies their killing if most dramatic ways possible.. now this movie comes and makes you understand their perspective and what do you know . most people call it biased .. meh.

LOVE THIS MOVIE>>

now coming to the movie itself . this is a gem in action movies that has not been getting the attention it deserves .. honestly its 10 times better the and first 3 rambo movies . the action and acting was off the charts and everything seemed believable.. music seemed perfect for the scenes. and the tragic deaths were really heartbreaking..

IN SHORT THIS MOVIE IS A MUST SEE FOR ANY GUN LOVING ACTION FAN WHO WANTS TO FEEL THE REALISM IN MOVIES. .

WOW! That was satisfying ! It depicted a very tragic incident about Gaza flotilla raid . And it proved Turks can do "ANYTHING" .

It was a good idea and concept . The film showed us different location , culture , politics , ideology . But There were some illogical stunts . I know this is an action movie , but without those stunt I would give it 8 or 9 .

Allover , entertaining ! Best of luck Turkic people . Love from Bangladesh.