Legenda No. 17

Yesterday I had an opportunity to watch this movie. Even after hearing many positive comments, I was hesitating for a while about watching that since I did not manage to watch very good Russian movies produced lately except the movie "Stilyagi", but my desire to see the movie about the legendary Harlamov took over. I got interested due to the fact that my Dad watched that famous hockey match USSR vs Canada and he told me that was a life-time event when USSR hockey team proved to be the best one in the world. I was not even born then yet, but read about that match and V. Harlamov in particular. Moreover I was very curious to find out more about Tarasov, who was very good coach with his special "hard-to-cope" training routine that brought its fruits. I must tell I was not disappointed and did not feel I wasted my time. Of course I was not impressed by computer effects (this area still leaves to be desired) and some very predictable moments. I still do not like that post-Soviet heritage in the Russian movies when foreigners are shown like stupid and cruel ones (compared to bulls) who then suddenly change to good ones after lessons taught by main character. But I was impressed by acting of Vladimir Menshov whose characters were mainly good guys. I was surprised by Oleg Menshikov, who used to be a good actor but seemed to have lost his acting grip. I must admit in this movie he was good and I believed that Tarasov might have behaved, lived and coached the way Menshikov embodied him. Of course tastes differ so it's better to watch it yourselves. My recommendation? It is worth watching. See you in the movies.

To begin with I would like to tell that I am student from Russia and I've watched a lot of Russian "films" (not sure If that can be called that word, I'd prefer "ads in cinema"). I would like to write a review for those foreighns who would like to watch this film. I really want everyone in the world to watch it, cause it worse it. This film is about the will, will to win, to fight, to play hockey. This film is on the same level with American films, plot is nice, film makes you feel, actors are really nice (it is so unsual for Russian films), there is nothing you can call bad. I am not going to describe the plot or something, but if you want to watch some Russian modern films, you should watch this one, and you will be 100% satisfied.

I can't find words how good this movie is. And it's based on the true story about Russian hockey players and the couches. It's not just about hockey. It's about life and unbeatable Russian morale. 10 from 10!

This movie made me to write my first review EVER! It was like a trip to the past for I can remember the famous Kharlamov-Mikhailov-Petrov hockey players and - Lord forgive me - we hated them for they were SOOO good and could beat our national team whenever they wanted to - well, almost whenever!!! And suddenly, the movie showed me another perspective and consumed me with all the interesting info, its well-elaborated screenplay and shots of hockey. It was just like being there. I appreciated all those details that illustrated life in those stupid, stupid years. Sure, there are some weak spots (f.e.big bad Canadians being too big and too bad - but the Russians could see it in that way back then) but they cannot change the fact that this is a GREAT movie. Danila Kozlovskij as Kharlamov was very good, but it was not just about him. All the actors were near perfect, even in the small roles (those permanent drunks, the doctor, other players :)) Definitely worth seeing.

Well, yesterday me and my husband went to the cinema and watched this brilliant story of real GREAT people of our country. First of all, I hate to be there where I am forced to be, but my spouse wanted me to go with him. I am not big fan of hockey, even more I am not big fan of historical movies, moreover, I start to fall a sleep after few minutes of the beginning of the movie (Oblivion for instance, I fall a sleep after first 15 minutes), but...actors played perfect (I started hate and love characters, if you know what I mean), story and its editing was excellent, I even cried several times! Why 9 of 10 stars then? Well I didn't like those computer effect of recreating old Moscow, not too much convincing but its all good. Love Menshikov, Love Kozlovski, Love Tarasov and Kharlamov!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!