Vovochka

This movie is about a young boy, Vovochka, who gets into trouble with his parents and with the local authorities. This movie takes place in a rural area of Russia where there are a lot rich families around. Vovochka's family consists of his mother, who is a stay at home mom and tries to keep Vovochka out of trouble, his father, who is in a special anti-terrorist branch of the military and is rarely home, and his grandmother, who exemplifies a traditional Russian grandma. The plot consists mainly of Vovochka doing things that get him into trouble and then his attempts to get out of trouble. That sounds like the plot for every movie from this genre but this movie stuck out to me because of all the subplots. The way that the director added things to the story like how the father wasn't home, or how Vovochka was forbidden to play with his neighbor because Vovochka was a "bad" kid really made this more then just a children's movie. Those are just a few examples of what made this movie such a joy to watch. I would recommend this movie to everyone because you will not be disappointed.

I have been told that this movie was a Russian version of the States movie Home Alone... the only thing that I saw that was similar is that the boy in the movie does get into a lot of trouble like the boy in Home Alone. It was an interesting movie, with comedy and some Russian

background, but over all not bad. I did laugh a little in some parts so it at least put a smile on my face a few times. The movie is simple, where if you have to get up and do something you won't miss anything too important and have to rewind. There are some parts that you feel like fast forwarding also but almost every movie has those parts. Give this one a chance.

Supposedly there have been a lot of comparisons drawn between this movie and Home Alone, but beyond the lead character being a boy, I really don't see it. A snapshot of life and the Dennis the Menace type situations that this young boy falls into or creates himself is not what you expect. Almost flippant at the beginning and then gaining a conscience at the end, the character of Vovochika shows many of his sides and entertains well. The parents are believable and likable even through their punishments and frustrations. The love interest and class divide were interesting to watch play out. Overall, an enjoyable experience that those looking to take a look at other cultures could watch and appreciate all the way through.