In 2014, one of the leading European filmmakers of our time - Ferzan Ozpetek - presented to the public his new project Allacciate le cinture. Previous works of a Turkish visionary settled in Italy - the fantastic tragicomedy “The Presence of Grandeur”, the melodrama “Window opposite”, and the rumor “Blank Shots” - have traditionally received awards from the most prestigious international film festivals, including in Venice, Cannes, Berlin.
Worthy of attention
Fasten your seatbelt movie (2014) reviews are positioned as a noteworthy project in which Ferzan Ozpetek, paying tribute to the cinematic grace of style, acted as the director and author of the script. Therefore, this project can be called its author's brainchild. The IMDb rating of high-quality melodrama with good meaning and great actors is 6.60. Reviews for the movie "Fasten your seat belts" are mixed.
Short storyline
In the center of the story of the tape is an amazing love story, from the viewing of which it is impossible to break away for a moment. The main characters Helena (Kasia Smutnyak) and Antonio (Francesco Arch) meet at a public transport stop in the midst of a crowd of ordinary people rushing to work. The circumstances of the meeting are far from romantic, the characters quarrel, insult each other, and Antonio almost falls to the assault. In the hope that they are no longer destined to meet, the angry young people break up. But fate has its own plans for them. After a short time, Elena, engaged to Giorgio (Francesco Shanna), finds out that the hamovat handsome - the groom of her friend Sylvia (Carolina Cresentini). An open tension is felt between Elena and Antonio, they are unable to resist the surging feelings. The couple is getting married. Several years pass, and the young spouse concludes that a hasty marriage was her biggest mistake. But the much bigger problems that appeared did not give her time to think. By the way, reviewers in the reviews for the movie “Fasten your seat belts” refrain from spoiling, maintaining intrigue.
Ambiguous ending
Authors of reviews from the audience in reviews of the movie “Fasten your seatbelts” regard Ferzan Ozpetek's project as a reminder that you must first be honest with yourself and your loved ones. Do not constantly look back and reflect on what and when you did wrong. The ambiguous ending of the picture, which the author intentionally left open, prompts those who look at such thoughts. Reflecting on how the movie “Fasten your seat belts” ended, each viewer chooses one of two options for the further development of events. The more naive believe in the best, in which Elena would forgive the lie and not exchange her love for anything in the world.
Movie experts rating
Critics in the reviews of the movie “Fasten your seat belts” indicate that from the scenario point of view the picture is quite secondary, the author uses the usual plot moves typical of the genre. Particularly categorical authors reproach the director for the artistic unevenness and some protracted action. Others say that all the rough edges of the script are overshadowed by successful directorial discoveries and brilliant acting skills of the performers. The main advantage of filmmakers is the soulful human intonation in the narrative.
Indeed, by the middle of the timing, the plot sags somewhat, and there is a feeling that Ferzan Ozpetek leads his brainchild to a banal happy ending - the characters will be happy, overcoming difficulties. But this is not at all true, at a certain moment the picture steps into the territory of philosophical drama, and the creators begin to consider love, though through the prism of carnal pleasures, but without regard to everyday trifles and formal relationships. This rotation of the composition makes the tape worth viewing. According to critics, the film can be recommended for viewing to connoisseurs of the author’s clever motivating movie.