DVD Mini Review - In July

Here are a few words (and I do mean few) on another wonderful film by director Fatih Akin.

In July is a charming romantic comedy that has to do with destiny. After a random meeting a a bazaar Juli (Christiane Paul) decides that Daniel (Moritz Bleibtreau) is the man for her. The straight laced Daniel buys a sun god ring from the free spirited Juli. She tells him to look for a woman wearing that sign. She hopes it is herself but Danile actually falls for another woman.

Besides being a very romantic film In July is also a wonderful road film. We see how Daniel and Juli get in and out of tight spots. The actors are great and so is the cinematography. This is one of Akin's early films and although it is not up to the level of his more recent films it is still terrific. And like like seeing how he is progressing as a filmmaker. Highly recommended. I can't wait to see his next film.