Kolonya Cumhuriyeti

Laugh so much its realy great movie..

Who dares to rate this great comedy below 6 stars?

The film's premise is quite outlandish: an alien accidentally lands in a small Turkish district called Kolonya. During the welcoming festivities, the alien's spaceship is destroyed, leaving it stranded. This unexpected event leads to the district mistakenly declaring itself an independent country, "Kolonya Cumhuriyeti." The newfound nation then finds itself in a bizarre conflict with the United States while trying to navigate the challenges of being a sovereign state with a very limited population and resources, often with the help of the alien.

What Works * Absurd Humor: The film leans heavily into absurdist comedy, and this is where it often shines. Many viewers appreciate its unconventional approach to humor, departing from typical Turkish comedy tropes.

* Çaglar Çorumlu's Performance: Çaglar Çorumlu receives significant praise for his portrayal of Peker Mengen. His comedic timing and ability to embody the eccentric mayor are frequently highlighted as a strong point of the film.

* Unique Concept: The idea of a small district becoming an accidental nation and facing off against a global superpower is original and imaginative, providing a fresh take on the comedy genre.

* Social Commentary/Satire: Beneath the absurdity, the film attempts to offer some satirical commentary on various social and political issues, which some viewers find well-executed.

Possible Side Effects: This one may cause deep urges to retire from movie watching for good. In Turkish, there's a phrase "Tel tel dokuluyor" (i.e., falling into bits and pieces) that best describes this production. Proceed with caution!

Some of the characters were hilarious, and the story and events were funny. I recommend it for a fun time. Towards the end of the movie I got a little bored. Still can be watched.

First a warning...like many comedies, some jokes are lost in translation if you are relying on subtitles. However, in its native language the movie is very funny. Even if you are not a fan of absurd comedies, it has many memorable moments.

I haven't heard of this movie until it popped up my recommondations under a popular streaming service. I have seen it three times since then. I started the movie with very low expectations and the first 20 minutes was cute but nothing special. Then I was laughing out loud for a good hour. The last 15-20 minutes of the movie changes gears away from the comedy to tie the story. The characters are likeable and not overacted. The political satire is humorous but not preachy. I am hoping for a sequel .