Sarmasik

If you're a thinker, this film is definitely on your watch list with high(est) priority. If you're not really a thinker, this film might have the power to inspire you to do so anyway.. so be warned!

The timing seems to be perfect; the message it tries to convey is delightfully relevant to the confusing times of today. Tolga Karaçelik had the capacity to see this enabling him to crystallize this vision graciously weaving it into a beautiful form; a film that speaks vividly not only to the eye but also to the mind and emotions of the receiver. You will be challenged!

What do you do if the the root of the problem has grown so thick that it seems impossible to eradicate it without the requirement of suffering and sacrifice? What will it take to inspire, enable us to move forward again when we're stuck, stranded and have no heading?

Tolga Karaçelik has proved himself to be a gifted story teller. His voice strikes true and with strength yet remains grounded in its efficient and charming simplicity.

This is the second Turkish movie i watch. (First one was ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA, by Nuri Bilge Ceylan, 2011. My rating was exactly the same, 7.2/10). I should probably watch other Turkish movies as well, seems that neighboring country has a lot to offer in World's cinema.

This is a good psychological drama/thriller. Increasingly intense as it is progressing. The biggest quality here is acting, great actors, each one of them. The whole premise overall is not that convincing/realistic but those actors made it work. You might guess a thing or two, i mean, don't expect mindblowing twists and turns. But if you like this genre, you'll like this too. Claustrophobic, good pace, well directed. There is a nice "surreal/fantasy" element but it is still a psychological thriller, with real people and their struggles. I would have rated it even higher if it had a proper ending, this was too abrupt and open for interpretation. Still, i was not disappointed. I think i know what's gonna happen after the final scene.

Who would have thought that I would type my first review for a Turkish movie? One of the best pieces I've seen amongst Turkish movies. While it is a philosophical,metaphorical movie it's on the other hand actually really interesting and enjoyable to watch. Acting is phenomenal and cinematography is unexpectedly fine. Can't believe this movie made in 2015 and never heard of it before. I think it definetely deserves a chance to watch. Let's make people watch the Turkish goldies.

And from now on Deniz Ustu Kopurur song by Cem Karaca is something different for me. Oh dear god, why this movie had to end?

This is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever watched. The vision, use of music and sound, editing and most of all, perfection of dialogue. Creating tension step by step with characters that are so unpredictable that anything can happen at any moment! The turn, into supernatural was so natural that even the characters ignore that and kept going like everything was normal! If this movie was made in the u.s. the world was still talking about it...

I believe every movie should be judged from its best side first. Even though ''Ivy'' ends with an open-ended ending, it is a movie that should be given a chance because of the actors' acting as if you were watching from there, and a real sense of tension that gradually builds up.