Ryad 19

This wouldn't have happened if there was a no fly zone ... alright let me stop myself right here. Because a) you may find this joke inappropriate (sorry for that) and b) it might not make too much sense in the future - which frankly I wouldn't mind. A no fly zone can work anytime - for reasons not related to what some (many) call war.

That being said, let's get back to what is important. This is a horror movie from Russia - no pun intended, which I reckon I have to say in this time and age. It takes notes from other psychological horror movies and it does try to copy the best of them. Does not really succeed all the way through, but it still maintains to be creepy and tension filled enough to work overall ... if you let it that is. Suspension of disbelief ... with a predictable story and an ending that you probably guessed right after the movie started ... or somewhere in between (no pun intended)

The story itself isn't the worst because the premise is decent, with a survivor of an airplane crash having to relive her worst nightmare on an airplane. It does have a decent build-up to it, but the pacing is off with current scenes and doesn't leave an impact on the movie, or it happened pretty quickly. The movie itself fails to be creepy by showing generic creepy images throughout and cheap jump scares. Also, the passenger of the airplane is slowly killed off one by one, which isn't a bad idea but is poorly executed. There's also the backstory of the main character, which does a decent job of developing the character. The ending itself is pretty confusing on what just happened. I think there's a meaning to it, and I somewhat guess what happened, but it makes the plot even more confusing.

I watched this one in an English dubbed version. I must say, it's a bit different. I am not claiming I completely got the movie,but when I thought about it as the titles roled I was thiy well yes, it's a different movie. The storyline is very vague but it's more of a physiological horror, it makes you think. I enjoyed the movie, screenplay, acting and production quality is not bad. Some idiots hating it here on IMDB are fools, they should rather appreciate the effort director and story board have come up with.

Not a bad way to pass a dull evening, enjoy. It deserves a better and mature viewing and rating too.

Row 19 is a very much a slow burn film. Indeed I'd go so far as to say it could have done and said, a little more. It feels at times, almost as empty, as the plane its set in.

That said, its ending, although brief is poignant enough to make up for the films other shortcomings.

Worth a watch if you are a patient. For those craving jumps scares and lots of action, Id suggest this is not for you.

5/10.

Row 19 (2021) - 5 Stars on Amazon Prime Russian Psychological Thriller

In one oversimplified sentence, Row 19 is about a mother and daughter on a flight that faces countless, nerve-wracking challenges. However, saying much more would risk giving away the twists, and honestly, I'm not sure I could fully explain it anyway-it's that layered. This movie is an underrated gem that many might overlook, but it's absolutely worth your time.

I had Row 19 on my watchlist for over a year and even started it once or twice but couldn't focus due to the subtitles (thanks, ADHD distractions!). Today, I finally made myself sit down and watch it, and wow-what an incredible film.

I'm a huge fan of movies that use a limited set-this one mostly takes place on the plane-and still manage to deliver something extraordinary. This movie showcases how much creativity and tension filmmakers can achieve with a small-scale setting. At only an hour and 15 minutes, it's amazing how much story and intrigue they pack into such a short runtime.

What really stands out is how the film subtly drops clues throughout. Little details pop up that make you question what's really going on, though you might dismiss them at first as stylistic choices. The layers and depth become clearer as the movie progresses, and by the end, it's surprisingly heartfelt. The writing, acting, and pacing are all on point, pulling you in from start to finish.

If this has been sitting on your list like it was on mine, now is the time to give it a chance. And if it's not on your radar yet, add it immediately. Row 19 is a sleeper hit that absolutely deserves more attention.