Valentine’s day needs some spark, needs some heat but to create the spark or that Kindle, if you are looking for some recommendations, Netflix does have some Ashes for you. The title is a fire one, literally and it might tempt you, so consider us as the messenger of Cupid and let’s give you an idea about what’s going on.
Plot-
Gokce, disillusioned by her passionless marriage to Kenan, becomes enraptured by a manuscript titled “Ashes,” detailing a woman’s obsession with a mysterious carpenter named M.
As Gokce’s interest in the story grows, she meets Metin, a carpenter resembling M, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and forbidden desire. Despite her attempts to spice up her marriage with Kenan, their intimacy remains unsatisfying.
Encountering Metin ignites a spark within Gokce, leading her to explore her desires and the possibility of a new beginning.
Their clandestine encounters and shared moments atop a secret tower in Istanbul awaken Gokce’s dormant passion, leaving her torn between duty and desire as she grapples with the question: will she quench her lust?
Phew, quite steamy but is it worth watching?
Cast-
Funda Eryigit as Gokce
Mehmet Günsür as Kenan
Alperen Duymaz
Gökçe Eyüboglu
Ulas Tuzakmore
Runtime–
1 Hour 40 Minutes
Platform-
Netflix (With subscription)
Genre-
Erotic Romance, Psychological
Language-
Turkish (Original), English
Opinion-
Now, it got a February 9th release date, completely targeting the Valentine’s Day audience, but again, sometimes quantity matters too.
The film is indeed sufficient to bring the heat, but it could have been so much more. Yes, there are definitely some scenes which are affectionate; nevertheless, it’s not interesting enough quality-wise.
The plot fumbles at several places, there are barely any memorable dialogues. Even the camerawork is not dazzling; the heat is completely missing in several aspects. The film simply wanted to be a cheap copy of “365 Days,” which itself isn’t that dazzling in quality.
Stream Or Skip-
Simply SKIP IT. The film isn’t worth wasting 100 minutes. Grab a board game and play that, go for a walk. You can literally squeeze so many activities in that time period. And if you need some Valentine’s Day suggestions, Netflix themselves have “One Day,” which is doing pretty well.
And if you wanna see something retro, watch “You’ve Got Mail” streaming on Prime Video. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks will blow your mind.