Ledokol

I have to base this review on my viewing experience, not necessary what others saw, or head.

You see, I watched much of this with English subbing which was so bad it turned what I assumed was supposed to be a thriller into a comedy. That's why I gave it 4 stars out of 10 because it was so bad that it was hilarious! There was even a child with, obviously, an adult doing the child's voice. I'm surprised the dog didn't speak too.

Also, I think the translation was a bit off. Either that or the screenwriter was drunk.

Oh dear.

Oh, very very dear. 🤣

The US dvd audio mix is cheep and poorly done. I wish it had the original audio with English subtitles. They turn down the audio and dub the English over the original mix, much of the action and music is muted.

Probably would like it more if it was the original audio.

Ledokol surprisingly turned out to be a good Russian drama. Good picture, cast and storyline. The dynamics of the film is slowly swinging. There is little action for the first 30 minutes and there is action only in the beginning. But the second half is much more interesting. Surprisingly, Ledokol conveys well the atmosphere of people's survival in a confined space in extreme conditions. It seems that everything is just filmed, without special effects, without CGI and other things. And how the viewer believes in what is happening. Well, in general, the realism of what is happening is not bad. The final was well adapted for Happy End. In general, if you want a good Russian movie without a star cast, then Ledokol is a great choice.

I have rarely found a Russian movie pleasant. This one is realistic and very interesting above all because the life of men locked up inside a ship is always a great adventure. The quality of the events in the plot is also remarkable.

The story is pretty interesting, but it feels choppy, and incoherent. I get the feeling the editing is the problem. On top of that, you are watching a Russia movie with English over dubbing. In spite of these things, the movie is still intriguing. I wouldn't call it spellbinding . . but it keeps your interest. Olga Filimonova is stunningly beautiful. // The Bushwacker 10/1/2021.