Attraction

I love Bulgarian cinema and was very disappointed by this film. Yana Marinova's acting is poor and unconvincing. The constant focus on the girl's half-naked bodies dressed in "school uniforms" verges on pornography. There is very obvious advertising of cigarettes and alcohol throughout the film, and what is worse is that the vodka and cigarettes advertised are being consumed by students. I can't think of any Western developed country where this would be allowed. The teachers are portrayed as corrupt and unboundaried, and the students - as spoiled brats. Quite frankly, I felt like walking out a few times and I'm not sure why I didn't.

Well. I get the dislike, I truly do, but honestly... it's almost watchable.

'Attraction' has a pretty cruddy plot (featuring scenes that were clearly written by men for men, let's be real) so should make for an awful watch. Yet, I kinda didn't mind it while I was watching it - as noted, it's in fact almost something I actually say is worth a watch. I'm not fully sure why, granted, but I'd be lying if I said I disliked it enough to give it a lower rating.

Yana Marinova is a likeable lead, portraying basically the only properly likeable character in the entire film admittedly. Alexander Sano does alright in his role, as does Luiza Grigorova-Makariev. Koyna Ruseva doesn't have much to work with, given her character is way too cartoony.

Not that it's a sign of anything meaningful, though interesting to see that only Radina Borshosh from the cast has an English Wikipedia article - on that note, how about Sonya's fight skills btw? That kick into Vasil's crown jewels is a work of art, as is the slap on Diana.

A lot of the film is cringey, especially that concluding speech scene with Marinova's Lora. The literal final scenes go full blown 'The Inbetweeners' too, as Nikoleta Lozanova replicates Belinda Stewart-Wilson. Iykyk.

I understand the hate, though I think it moreso falls into the 'so bad it's (almost) good' category. I will not be revisiting it any time soon, yet I didn't have a negative time with it so...

A 500.000USD budget(?) and if true, well learn that Hollywood needs 300.000.000USD to create half the quality.

From the plot, to the decors, the amazing special effects, the role play and acting, the light, frame and mixing, this movie is a must be watch.

Don't fell for the eternal "Anti Russian" propaganda and enjoy this down to earth Master Piece.

I was really sceptical in the beginning but afterwards I become impressed how such a low budget movie did miracle for its price . I have enjoyed the movie .:)

Attraction is surely an interesting movie with a clear plot - it presents the life of the young history teacher Lora Angelova, who struggles to cope with the problems at her school. Most of her students are arrogant, interested only in money and relationships. They lie and act like bullies during the whole film - you will probably hate almost all of the young characters in the film. What I disliked in this movie is that they did not change their behaviour at the end - they stayed the same "cool" guys with the same value system. I give this 7/10 mostly because it is a Bulgarian film, I support the Bulgarian cinema, but I would like to see a movie which shows the bright side of our new generation. There are young people who have other values, support their parents and their teachers, study really hard in order to have a happy life, understand the real meaning of the word "love".