Pardon is a 2005 Turkish comedy film, directed by Mert Baykal, based on the play by Ferhan Sensoy. It tells the tragicomic story of three friends who end up in prison when they are mistaken as members of a terrorist organization. The film is said to be based on a true event, which adds to the absurdity and irony of the situation.
The film has a lot of potential for humor and satire, as it exposes the flaws and corruption of the judicial system, as well as the absurdity and cruelty of the prison life. The film also has a lot of heart, as it shows the friendship and loyalty of the three protagonists, who stick together and support each other through their ordeal. The film also has a touch of romance, as one of the friends, Ibrahim, tries to win the love of his childhood sweetheart, Asuman, who is married to his abusive brother-in-law.
The film is carried by the excellent performances of the three leads, who are all well-known comedians in Turkey.
However, the film suffers from a poor direction by the director, who fails to make the most of the material. The film is poorly paced and edited, with some scenes dragging on too long and others being cut too short. The film is also poorly shot and scored, with a bland and dull visual style and a generic and annoying soundtrack.
Pardon is a film that deserves to be seen and appreciated by anyone who loves comedy and drama. D settles for cheap and easy laughs instead of deeper and darker ones. But it is also a film that could have been much better, if only it had a more competent and courageous director.
The film has a lot of potential for humor and satire, as it exposes the flaws and corruption of the judicial system, as well as the absurdity and cruelty of the prison life. The film also has a lot of heart, as it shows the friendship and loyalty of the three protagonists, who stick together and support each other through their ordeal. The film also has a touch of romance, as one of the friends, Ibrahim, tries to win the love of his childhood sweetheart, Asuman, who is married to his abusive brother-in-law.
The film is carried by the excellent performances of the three leads, who are all well-known comedians in Turkey.
However, the film suffers from a poor direction by the director, who fails to make the most of the material. The film is poorly paced and edited, with some scenes dragging on too long and others being cut too short. The film is also poorly shot and scored, with a bland and dull visual style and a generic and annoying soundtrack.
Pardon is a film that deserves to be seen and appreciated by anyone who loves comedy and drama. D settles for cheap and easy laughs instead of deeper and darker ones. But it is also a film that could have been much better, if only it had a more competent and courageous director.