In July [Im Juli]
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Movie Reviews of In July [Im Juli]
Movie Review: A "star" among road trip movies
Summary: 5 Stars
Of the "road trip" style of movies this is probably the best I've seen. It is the story of a hapless science professor, Daniel (Moritz Bleibtreu), receives mystical advice from a street vendor that he will find his true love wearing a star. In a mix-up he has a fantastic one night stand with someone wearing a star, and decides to find her in Turkey.
Thus begin his travels and the discovery of his true love (his travel companion for a while). While the outcome for Daniel is know from the beginning of the film, the fun is in the journey.
Here the movie really shines. It never takes itself seriously, nor does it become a a movie of "one liners".
For me, the movie works on multiple levels. One can enjoy the (mis)adventures of Daniel's journey to Turkey, or follow the coutry side, or follow the director's images capturing Daniel's experiences, or follow the "Road less traveled" hiding beneath the surface, or enjoy the amazing acting of Bleitreu, Christiane Paul and especially Mehment Kurtulus.
I can watch this movie over and over and never tire of it.
Movie Review: "Is That The Sun?" ~ When Fate And the Stars Aren't Enough
Summary: 5 Stars
Note: German with English subtitles.
Daniel (Moritz Bleibtreu), a naive student teacher from Hamburg is pursuaded to buy an antique ring adorned with the image of the sun by a street vendor. July (Christiane Paul) the pretty girl selling the item tells him he will soon meet a woman wearing the same symbol. She will be his one true love.
July plans to be that true love, but Daniel bumps into someone else first wearing the sunburst symbol on her tanktop. She spends one night with him before leaving for Istanbul. He decides to pursue her and as fate would have it, July inadvertantly joins in the journey. And so the romantic adventure begins.
This is an absolutely fantastic film. Beautiful cinematography, wonderfully infectious music, great storyline and three beautiful girls. Besides the two actors already mentioned I want to also credit Mehmet Kurtulus and Idil Uner for their first rate supporting roles.
I could watch this film over and over again. My favorite German language movie by far!
Movie Review: Fatih Akin's Funniest
Summary: 5 Stars
Fatih Akin is a marvel. Since other reviewers have already provided you with a synopsis of the film, I prefer to compare "Im Juli (In July)" to other films by Akin that I have seen: "Kurz und Schmerzlos (Short and Painless)" and "Gegen die Wand (Against the Wall)".
Short and Painless was his first film, and it was him at his rawest. It seemed to be a young director's dream film which included a little bit of everything that he's interested in. I believe a lot in the film was autobiographical.
Against the Wall is a grown up Akin with a lot of pain and suffering. I remember twitching in my seat in a few scenes and as usual, I was baffled by the excellent character build up.
In July is funnier and more relaxed than the other two. I think it's a good intro to Akin's filmmaking, his extraordinary yet out-of-life characters and his great sense of humour and eye for detail & observation.
This film is highly recommended I can't wait till the DVD comes out!
Movie Review: Refreshing German road movie, love story. (no spoilers)
Summary: 5 Stars
German language (English Subtitles)
I have only seen one horrible Moritz Bleibtreu movie and I wont mention it here. Suffice it to say he is a fantastic actor and deserves more acclaim over here on this side of the pond. This is a very good heartfelt story of a man and a woman getting all mixed up in something they should not be and together working their way out of it. It is not a high action movie, instead it is a nicely paced story that will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. That is European cinema for you. They dabble in subtly and not explosions and lasers.
The road trip spans much of Europe and into the eastern block countries. There are some great scenes, but my favorite has to be the river jump.
All in all if you are a fan of German cinema you owe it to yourself to get this movie for your collection.
Thanks for reading my review.
Movie Review: The sun has been rising from the east since the beginning of time
Summary: 5 Stars
There are very nice allegories in this movie. Daniel, as the physicist that he is, lacking essential social abilities. needs to be enlightened. More like our average "I do my job, dont care about the rest" modern day type. Everbody has his/her own inner journey, Isa (Jesus), Daniel the (old tastement) scientist, Melek (Angel) and Juli (July) throughout the trip to Istanbul from Hamburg. And yes,follow the sun, as it has been proven to work already...A very good humane point of view that we have forgotten for some decades due to unjustified arrogance.. As he himself, Fatih Akin, the director of the movie and writer of the scenario emphasizes in a somewhat joking way, and it is most probably true that, "if Sheakespeare were to live today, he probably would do such work". If you think you are up for some good romance and commedy, go for it. I would recommend this as a DVD for a romantic date too:-).