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Chiko has wits and charm and only one aim in mind: to make it to the top. Money, power and respect is all that counts for him and his best friend Tibet. Together, they ruthlessly work their way up from small time crooks to major drug dealers and soon catch the attention of Brownie, the drug lord who holds the keys to everything the two friends dream of. Ambitious Chiko soon becomes his right hand man, but when Tibet crosses the violent Brownie, he finds himself in a dangerous situation with everything he risked his life for at stake.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: German ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Throwing instead of pulling its punches, this is the story of Isa (as he's actually named, but who finds the nickname Chiko much cooler) who grows up in a Hamburg suburb. It might be one of the world's richest cities but every beast has its belly and here, in the very underbelly, Chiko lives in a world where violence, staking and keeping a claim, and drug taking are the norm. Where down is not an option, Chiko is determined to rise to the top, whatever and whomever it costs. Regardless of time and circumstances, he wants immediate and unlimited respect. And with the means justifying his ends, for Chiko every means is justified. Isa goes by the nickname Chiko, and lives in a Hamburg suburb. Most people might think that means that Chiko is from a privileged background, but the reality is that every day of his life is a struggle. But now, in the dark underbelly of one of the world's richest cities, Chiko vows to get the respect he deserves by any means necessary. ...Chiko
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Street smart Chiko (Denis Moschitto) dreams of a successful life within the drug trade, setting his sights on a job with the violent local drug lord, Brownie (Moritz Bleibtreu). His task is to sell a shed load of herbs within a short time period and he must accomplish this task by only supplying from a designated flat and not on the streets.
His best friend Tibet (volkan Ozcan), is a liability who can't grasp the big picture, he breaks the rules by skimming profits before getting caught red-handed selling drugs at a local schoolyard. Drug Lord Brownie's swift retribution for disobeying orders is a nail in the foot for the hapless Tibet. This drives a wedge between the two friends that rears its ugly head later on when Chiko becomes Brownie's successful cocaine lieutenant and Tibet sinks into a drug-fuelled anger that manifests itself in revenge.
Ozgur Yildirim's directorial debut displays a fascination with the day-to-day workings of a drug business that gives a fierce veracity. The violence on display is abrupt, intense and intimate with a raft of bass-heavy tunes that serve as a sonic equivalent to the rivalry between the two main protagonists. Bleibtreu seems to have particular fun with the psychopathic Brownie; thesping authentically sells the complicated emotional chaos of ambition, desperation and fear.
Although the script is a bit predictable, there is one genuine plot shock, some vicious fight scenes, one piece of horrific violence, several memorable tense sequences and plenty of snappy editing in the style of Scorsese. If you like gangster flicks then you should really be thinking about purchasing this raw German/Turkish gem, it's definitely the most entertaining piece of cinema from this part of europe that i've seen since Run Lola Run.
His best friend Tibet (volkan Ozcan), is a liability who can't grasp the big picture, he breaks the rules by skimming profits before getting caught red-handed selling drugs at a local schoolyard. Drug Lord Brownie's swift retribution for disobeying orders is a nail in the foot for the hapless Tibet. This drives a wedge between the two friends that rears its ugly head later on when Chiko becomes Brownie's successful cocaine lieutenant and Tibet sinks into a drug-fuelled anger that manifests itself in revenge.
Ozgur Yildirim's directorial debut displays a fascination with the day-to-day workings of a drug business that gives a fierce veracity. The violence on display is abrupt, intense and intimate with a raft of bass-heavy tunes that serve as a sonic equivalent to the rivalry between the two main protagonists. Bleibtreu seems to have particular fun with the psychopathic Brownie; thesping authentically sells the complicated emotional chaos of ambition, desperation and fear.
Although the script is a bit predictable, there is one genuine plot shock, some vicious fight scenes, one piece of horrific violence, several memorable tense sequences and plenty of snappy editing in the style of Scorsese. If you like gangster flicks then you should really be thinking about purchasing this raw German/Turkish gem, it's definitely the most entertaining piece of cinema from this part of europe that i've seen since Run Lola Run.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is great! Saw it abroad not too long ago and thought it's fantastic. So pleased it's coming out over here on DVD now too!
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