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Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul
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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. ufakD.
    Jun 9, 2006
    9
    Where is rock and metal muic inside this movie. I do not listen to it but Istanbul has also rock music and fans, not bands like Duman...that band has not rock music but I love really Fatih Ak?n Thank you for that brilliant movie
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  2. StefanS.
    Jul 23, 2006
    10
    Vibrant. Wild. It kicked my ass and I liked it...a lot.
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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critics

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  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
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  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Duane Byrge
    60
    This musical documentary likely will find its major audience in Germany, where the immigrant-minority Turk citizenry will take to its array of sounds, smears and social commentary as cultural nourishment.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Derek Elley
    70
    One of the world's great cities comes vibrantly alive through its music and musical denizens in Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: R. Emmet Sweeney
    70
    In briskly edited sequences peppered with fascinating found footage, each genre is tightly linked to a neighborhood.
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