Kabadayi

A beatiful Turkish movie. I suggest everybody to watch this movie if they like Turkish movies. You will see the old Turkish lifestyle and culture in this movie and very good performance of Sener Sen as always.

I proclaim that, from the day this film was released on, Turkish cinema exists! Monumental acting (Kenan İmirzalıoğlu, first time in his decade old career, is an actor in this one, and perfectly so), consistent storyline with all taboos hitherto nigh untouchable (corrupt Police, state relations of organized crime, torture and humiliation in prison and under custody etc.) turned upside down in a gentle and natural way not over-pressing things in a fist waving manner, a very well done final scene in which you swing between tears and laughter and overall bright regie... No Shakespearean heroes/villains cliché of Turkish films/TV; crafty and in depth character building and realization with an antagonist whom you almost pity.

Especially a gem if you wish to hear the Istanbul dialect of Turkish, which is mostly fading into memories with the older generations, spoken with character and attire.

Most recommended. (Heavy swearing and mild sexuality warning)

It is one of the beautiful and interesting Turkish films. The movie has good and memorable lines.

Best Turkish movie till the date. Sener Sen again proves that he is god tier actor. Kabadayi is the best drama movie I have ever seen. Additionally, side characters did amazing job too. Especially Kenan Imirzalioglu did wonderful job playing villain. Sener Sen is the greatest actor alongside with Kemal Sunal and his one of the best job is lying there.

Yavuz Turgul who is one of the best directors in Turkey. Here he is the script writer of the movie. I just watched it and we were shocked how late the time was. We didn't know the length of the movie but although it is 140 minutes the film flows like a butter in the pan. This film is amazing, the script and the work of all crew is good. Şener Şen is as good as always, and the other characters are pretty good but the character Sürmeli is one step beyond them. Rasim Oztekin steals role even from Şener Şen many times. Although this story tells the story of hard man's hard actions, the main story stands on love and in this movie even the bad character has a reason for what he does... Friendship, love, and courage. If you want to watch a good film about these and many deep feelings go and watch this. In this dustbin of crap movies this will be a fresh breath in your speedy life.....