The Ottoman Lieutenant

Paladin | Release Date: March 10, 2017

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 238 Ratings

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NadicaJun 23, 2019

In my opinion, this is a romance that provides cover for a whitewashed history of the Armenian Genocide. Without a shred of passion evoked by the film’s love triangle and the debasement of historical fact in the movie's war-torn storyline.In my opinion, this is a romance that provides cover for a whitewashed history of the Armenian Genocide. Without a shred of passion evoked by the film’s love triangle and the debasement of historical fact in the movie's war-torn storyline. The Ottoman Empire attacked Russia. Typical the commentators here abusing Armenians. The same mentality that supported Germans.… Expand

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bonnieclydeMay 7, 2017

touching movie with authentic atmosphere. not focusing the history, not trying to make propaganda. just telling the naive love story and history is only background. It is not about agony of armenian. so it does not have to tell the issue ortouching movie with authentic atmosphere. not focusing the history, not trying to make propaganda. just telling the naive love story and history is only background. It is not about agony of armenian. so it does not have to tell the issue or give detail.… Expand

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bahadiraktugMay 8, 2017

Ermeni saçmalıklarından sonra sinemaseverlere ilaç gibi gelecek bir film... Gerçi aşk meşk işleri dünyanın en savaşçı ırkı için angaryadır ama olsun, emeklerine sağlık...

8 of 11 users found this helpful83

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YdaMay 8, 2017

Simply beautiful. A must watch. I wonder why the critics hated this movie while users loved it. Curious case. Especially Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer's acting is awesome. I am going to watch more movies of him for sure. Cheers.

5 of 7 users found this helpful52

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aculMay 7, 2017

Gorgeous acting. Amazing environment. I really have difficulty in understanding armanians why you are approaching a film politically. Stay away from bigot behaviors

12 of 17 users found this helpful125

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ewolfMay 7, 2017

Ben Kingsley, Haluk Bilginer, Michiel Huisman, Josh Hartnett and Hera Hilmar that great acting, story and ambiance! You have to watch this movie, if you want historical movies, places and stories.

8 of 12 users found this helpful84

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aydogdu101May 8, 2017

Art management is great. As a historical movie, It has a very successful interpretation. The orientalist point of view is not on the uncomfortable level. It will be a special place among historical films.

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JapserjanusMay 8, 2017

Right actor and actress stand together in this movie. Stay away from non correct reviews. They all are **** Search and learn history. Not from tellings or myths.

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monstervalleyMay 8, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Çok güzel bir film ve osmanlıyı anlatması da artı bir yanı çünkü piyasada osmanlıyla ilgili pek film çekilmiyor.Türkler yapsada çok iyi olmuyor o yüzden puanım 10… Expand

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hellpittJul 25, 2017

this movie doesn't even address the 1.5 million Armenians the Ottoman Turks like the officer in this movie where busy killing instead of fighting the War...while the young Male Armenians where sent in mass to the Front to do theirthis movie doesn't even address the 1.5 million Armenians the Ottoman Turks like the officer in this movie where busy killing instead of fighting the War...while the young Male Armenians where sent in mass to the Front to do their duty...believing that the Ottoman Government was going to be honorable...and I'm 100% sure this completely leaves out the Jew Zion connection to the Young Turks movement and the treaty that was to transfer Armenia to the Zion movement so they could create their Jew State...so yeah, there was a big reason to kill those Armenian Christian...1st they where Christian and you know what Jews and Muslims think of Christians...and 2nd The land needed to be clear for the Jew State.....lets not even talk about Anatolia (750,000 Killings of the Christians Greek population)... this movie is 100% **** right from the start if it doesn't even cover this atrocities.… Expand

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testere2May 8, 2017

A beautiful Story. I liked the romance between main characters and the historical background. To be honest It takes you in to the story.
Stars: Michiel Huisman, Hera Hilmar, Josh Hartnett Michiel Huisman, Josh Hartnett, Ben Kigsley ... YouA beautiful Story. I liked the romance between main characters and the historical background. To be honest It takes you in to the story.
Stars: Michiel Huisman, Hera Hilmar, Josh Hartnett Michiel Huisman, Josh Hartnett, Ben Kigsley ... You will enjoy.… Expand

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

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MexicoCityPostMay 10, 2017

Just read the real reviews submitted by real critics. not some fake blind ratings submitted by misguided and short minded turk patriots. And then you can be the judge yourself.

6 of 10 users found this helpful64

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osmanetbasMay 8, 2017

This film is seriously interesting! The visual effects and scenario are great. There is a scenario that touches the heart of man. I do not agree with negative comments about The Ottoman Lieutenant.

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giftshoppointinMay 20, 2017

Michiel Huisman has absolutely outdone himself with this film; it had me entranced from the start. Beautifully shot, amazing casting and the time and effort put into the making of this film really shone through. I feel the costumers deserveMichiel Huisman has absolutely outdone himself with this film; it had me entranced from the start. Beautifully shot, amazing casting and the time and effort put into the making of this film really shone through. I feel the costumers deserve an Oscar nomination for this one - everything was spot on which for a period drama is almost impossible:) Flawless casting and great character development leads the viewer through the story; this film will bring out emotions and provoke thought. I loved the perspective of the film; it is an exceptional sensitive retelling of an historical story from both perspectives and I think this is one of the absolute highlights of this film.

See it - you won't be disappointed! Take the tissues though...… Expand

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TVJerryMar 16, 2017

A young, headstrong American woman travels to Turkey on the eve of World War ! to deliver a truck and supplies to a remote medical mission. Her escort is the titular handsome Muslim who becomes her paramour. Predictable conflict for herA young, headstrong American woman travels to Turkey on the eve of World War ! to deliver a truck and supplies to a remote medical mission. Her escort is the titular handsome Muslim who becomes her paramour. Predictable conflict for her affection mounts between him and the earnest doctor (Josh Hartnett). This is trying to be one of those sweeping romantic epics, but it just got the sweeping part right: spectacular locations and lovely cinematography. When it comes to story, this duo consistently sets out to do ridiculously risky things that appear heroic but defy reality. This movie lacks the passion needed to make it work, between the lovers or by the director. Despite the barely credible story, It's competently made, but lacking any fervor.… Expand

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Watcher9234Mar 17, 2017

Absolute snooze-fest filled with disconnected characters and bad acting.
The movie very obviously tried to whitewash the Greek, Armenian and Assyrian genocides perpetrated by Turkey during World War 1.
Awful movie all-round. Don't waste your time.

5 of 22 users found this helpful517

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RalfbergsJul 12, 2018

At first I thought this movie will have an interesting love story in the middle of the Armenian/Ottoman conflict in the World War 1, when the Armenian genocide happenned etc and they will not only show the love story part but also all the badAt first I thought this movie will have an interesting love story in the middle of the Armenian/Ottoman conflict in the World War 1, when the Armenian genocide happenned etc and they will not only show the love story part but also all the bad etc. The bad was shown, but it was in the background mostly and just to show how good the ottoman lieutenant is. I mean something was lacking for this to be properly good movie, it was decent, actors were okay and the movie setting was great of course, but still.… Expand

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smuroseAug 18, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the acting was well done and had a generally good plot. Of course it includes a white woman causing all sorts of situations, resulting in her lover getting killed. But they did a good job.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This film features some impressive cinematography, with foreign landscapes shown off via aerial photography. There are some good battle scenes too but the basic plot was a little bland. I thought it was no better than average really, overall.

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RefinedInsightsJul 29, 2023

Picture this: I sat down to watch 'The Ottoman Lieutenant', expecting a captivating love story set during WWI. Instead, I got a revisionist history class that would make even a conspiracy theorist squirm.
For a movie claiming to be a romance,Picture this: I sat down to watch 'The Ottoman Lieutenant', expecting a captivating love story set during WWI. Instead, I got a revisionist history class that would make even a conspiracy theorist squirm.
For a movie claiming to be a romance, it seems to be more in love with rewriting history than delivering on the promised plot. It's like someone handed them a history book, and they decided, "Nah, let's use this for kindling instead."
I mean, seriously. They portray the Armenians, who were the actual victims of the Armenian Genocide, as some rival gang with their own army. This is beyond absurd. Come on, guys! Armenians were the good folks living on their ancestral land for thousands of years before the Ottoman Empire showed up and decided to architect the first genocide of the century starring 1.5 million Armenians. Not cool!
Except it gets worse. The film seems to be suggesting that the victims of that genocide were militarily on par with the victimizers. That's right! They're hinting that the victims had an army to rival the oppressors. Can you imagine a movie coming out as a response to'Schindler's List, where the Jews are a global superpower going toe-to-toe with the Nazis? Yeah, me neither.
The movie is a less entertaining, more infuriating version of 'The Promise'. The two are like night and day, or rather, like truth and a badly spun lie. 'The Promise' gives an honest depiction of the Armenian Genocide, while 'The Ottoman Lieutenant' seems to be playing a cruel game of historical Mad Libs.
To the unsuspecting viewer, 'The Ottoman Lieutenant' might seem like a harmless war movie. But let me tell you, it's as harmless as a shark in a kiddie pool. It attempts to wipe clean a genocide that the world should never, ever forget.
To sum up, if you're a fan of history, truth, and not supporting denialism, steer clear of 'The Ottoman Lieutenant'. There are plenty of films out there that entertain without trying to pull a fast one on history. This film, though? It's about as entertaining as a root canal and about as accurate as a GPS system from 1915.… Expand

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