Keloglan vs. the Black Prince (2006)

It's silly, it's quirky, it's Turkish and I like it.

You cannot take this movie seriously, if you do, you will find it lacking in several areas: Shrek did a much better fairy tale parody, there are other adventure movies out there that are more exciting, the acting is sub par, and the special effects are pretty bad.

Much of this is probably due the film being Turkish, as such it has very little of that Hollywood grandeur, but it also has very little of that Hollywood smugness, which is actually a merit compared to American counterparts such as the horrendous Epic Movie. In Keloglan, the jokes do not interrupt the plot but instead flow with it, not to mention, they are actual jokes, not just references to better movies. Further more, the actors play it straight, like it was a serious film which makes the jokes more subtle, and ultimately funnier. Congrats Turkey, you have mastered the art of parody.

Despite the jokes being nicely woven into the plot, the movie is, like I said, rather badly made. However if you see it for what it is, a Bollywood style, fairy tale parody adventure flick, full of silly moments, it is actually pretty good. It does meander about a bit too much near the end but other than that I find it really rather enjoyable.

Fmovies: The previous commenter seems to have either not understood what the movie was about or has an awful humor. However, this movie won't win any prizes, but if you take it as a comedy which parodies the style of fairy tales, it is quite entertaining. From the first moment on you KNOW it's a parody. The hero is "tragic" has a sidekick, aims for the princess, there is a black prince who "always looses" and, romance, beasts, giants, and many things to laugh above.

Who thinks this movie was serious is a pity and won't have much fun with it, but if you take it as the popcorn-cinema it is, you will have fun.

I haven't. It's just a waste of time. From time to time this Mehmet Ali Erbil man comes from nowhere with such stupid movies and takes away all the enthusiasm of the hard working cinema lovers. I definitely hate this man, his movies, and everything about him. Don't try to rationalize his behavior. What he does has no meaningful explanation. He is a very clever man who thinks that we are all stupid. He makes very easy money out of us. He is correct in some way. His narcissistic behavior is encouraged by the Turkish people. I don't believe that anybody at the age of 18 would laugh at him. For the rest he should be avoided.

Keloglan vs. the Black Prince fmovies. although main character mehmet ali is a talented actor, he has chosen the worst and easiest way to act in this film. he thinks that this is the right way to reach out to millions but no, not in this film and the last 5 films he has done. i think this is another film which is made just to earn money and pay for his gambling habit. if he goes on to produce these kinds of awful movies, he will be out of business soon. the other main character ozcan deniz is another poor educated actor. his performance was also awful. this movie is supposed to be a comedy but in fact it is just a mess. this guy mehmet ali is doing a comedy show at prime time in one of the Turkish TV networks, and he is making FUN OF DISABLED PEOPLE. this is the way he takes his business seriously. mehmet ali can do anything else than art just for money. i am so sorry for such a loser.

baris unlu

Before I have seen the movie, I thought that it was gonna be a fun movie but I am totally disappointed. The movie sucks!!! It was a terrible terrible version of SHREK with no script at all. My guess is that the script writer saw the movie SHREK and want to make a Turkish copy of it. But I guess he forgot to write the script!!! Why can't they make an original movie??? I don't even know how they find financial support for the movie. There were very good actors with a little appearance and almost no lines. Instead of watching this movie, go find to do something else. Believe me whatever you choose, it will be better than seeing this movie.

First of all, Petek Dinçöz is not actress. She is not singer neither. So, why she plays in this movie? Actually the answer is money. If Dinçöz play in this movie and introduce parts of her body to us and for "art",our wise people will not watch the movie. Yes, they are watching Dinçöz, directors and producers are happy, we, poor cine-maniacs, are sad and mostly angry...

Anyway, lets look bright side, nope, there is not bright side, actually, there is no side neither only bad side, no bad is not right word this film is sucks...

One more think Plese Mr. Erbil, don't act, please