Pir Pesar

The film was shocking and at the same time fascinating, a 3-hour film that no one left the theater during the screening! The story progressed well for the first hour, and when it reached the second hour, it became a little boring. I think this film could have been much more interesting at 2 and a half hours. The last 30 minutes of the film are when the story reaches its darkest point, and several horrible secrets are revealed and those shocking events occur that are like a bucket of ice water being poured on the viewer. Despite being still in shock, the viewer looks at the last frame, which is full of longing, tragedy, and blood, and that music and the dirty, messy house, which now has negative energy lurking in every corner, and the film ends.

The Old Boy is one of those rare cinematic experiences that captivates the viewer from its very first moments. With a cohesive narrative, well-crafted dialogue, and deep character development, this film not only delivers a satisfying movie experience, but it lingers in the viewer's mind long after the credits roll.

The film's greatest strength lies in its flawless combination of storytelling, acting, and visual design. The visual effects are stunning-not only do they enhance the scenes, but they help define the tone of the film. The meticulous production design and lighting distinguish The Old Boy from many domestic and even international productions.

The performances are exceptional. The cast is perfectly chosen, and each actor brings a unique psychological depth to their character. The ensemble's chemistry is clearly felt, and it keeps the story grounded in believability at every moment.

Despite having a relatively classic narrative structure, the film surprises the audience with creative and powerful moments. Its key plot points are smartly placed and paced without any rush, creating a balanced rhythm that feels neither too slow nor too fast.

Ultimately, The Old Boy is a successful example of cinema that appeals to both mainstream audiences and artistic sensibilities. It deserves to be watched, analyzed, and praised.

When I watched the movie, felt the same as the time when I was reading Brothers Karamazov. They show how family becomes a microcosm of society's larger moral and existential struggles. At heart, both The Old Bachelor and The Brothers Karamazov are about:The inheritance of sin and guilt across generations. Men trapped between obedience, rebellion, and longing for redemption. The dangers of unchecked power, whether paternal, social, or internal.

Oktay Baraheniseems to have intentionally borrowed not just themes but also stylistic techniques from Dostoevsky, particularly The Brothers Karamazov, the house in the movie send you back to the Fyodor's house.

After "OLD BOY" movie , THE OLD BACHELOR is the second best movie in Asia !!!

This movie is based on the famous book "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi and I can confidently say that it is one of the most breathtaking movies of 2025 that you can watch.

In my opinion this movie should definitely be in the Oscars and I think like in 2019 when "Parasite" won all the awards, this can happen again for this movie.

A new outlook for a persian movie. Director all does his best and a great scenario performed. The casting is great leila hatami a great Iranian actress acting well and pourshirazi is just too good despite his character's mental complications. Btw I think this movie will achieve international praises. Just like what asghar farhadi did to iran cinema.