A zori zdes tikhie...

I'm assuming that since reviewers are talking about a film, this was re-edited, because the version I saw was a four part mini-series.

The acting was top-notch despite leaning a little to the stereotypical, and the flow of the piece was quite outstanding.

Recommend it highly.

I just watched this movie and I must say this is now in my top 10 war movie of all time. Such warm and in the same time, such harsh story. Actors did amazing job...masterpiece. Sincere recommendation.

While the movie is based on a fictional novel, the series is true to form with incredible accuracy of weapons, uniforms, Soviet soldiers and more.

I would say every single one of the actors was well cast and portrayed their roles with excellence. I am a great fan of Russian war movies and this is at the top of my list.

The cinematography is without fault. The beautiful landscapes are mesmerizing. (Filmed at Karelia, Russia next to the Finnish border region)

This is a must see WW2 movie.

An Incredible story of incredible bravery and courage which connects the audience with the story lines of 5 ordinary girls and their extraordinary lives and true heroism. The girls who committed their live to saving thousands of others, sacrificing their lives during the horrible war. The film is set in the beautiful part of Russia - Korelia and is based on a novel of a true story. Although it is a newly-made remake of the Soviet classics, it tastefully combines great actors, beautiful scenery and thrilling and saddening story, creating a true masterpiece. A film which must be seen by each and everyone, as it is a truly inspirational and motivational story, which will not leave anyone untouched!

This is a very well made and filmed story. I really like how they included a back story of the main characters. The action scenes are well done and doesn't feel low budget at all. Very detailed that goes a long way in character development since it's not limited by time like a movie would be. It definitely doesn't hurt that the female characters are beautiful.

My main criticism that drives me up the wall is that this experienced German saboteur unit that appears to be moving very fast toward a goal to blow up a railway, but never seem to make any progress. Like they're going in circles, yet the Russians always are in a position to ambush them. Not to mention the obvious fact that an inexperienced Russian force is able to defeat a larger, better armed, experienced German force. Purely Russian propaganda.