Rick-L
Joined Aug 2018
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Much like the acclaimed work of the film's protagonists, Glubzhe! is both shallow and nuanced, crude and yet surprisingly witty.
Some shots are exceedingly length and a few actors left more to be desired in their acting. Lapenko's appearance was a welcome delight and was, truth be told, one of the reasons I decided to watch.
Despite what I've already said and the 6 star rating hanging over these words, I still think that more films like this should exist, and I think that, ultimately, this is a good film.
Although 'out-loud' laughs are often sparse, there are many subtly humorous situations. Moreover, a great deal of the allusions and subject matter surround Russia's identity -
Chekov, the Imperial era, classical theatre - these are all brushed aside. Tostoi's portrait hangs in the protagonist's dingy, dilapidated apartment. Meanwhile, modern, sleek, and wealthy Russia is portrayed as dim-witted men in suits and porn-obsessed masses...
By my description, it's a little on the nose - and a lot of this film is just that. But at the same time, there was a strange kinship that I felt while watching this movie, that is was made by a group of people who care for the fate of their country.
For a film about porn and corruption, the overall message of this film is a positive one that leaves one with a warm feeling, deep inside.
Some shots are exceedingly length and a few actors left more to be desired in their acting. Lapenko's appearance was a welcome delight and was, truth be told, one of the reasons I decided to watch.
Despite what I've already said and the 6 star rating hanging over these words, I still think that more films like this should exist, and I think that, ultimately, this is a good film.
Although 'out-loud' laughs are often sparse, there are many subtly humorous situations. Moreover, a great deal of the allusions and subject matter surround Russia's identity -
Chekov, the Imperial era, classical theatre - these are all brushed aside. Tostoi's portrait hangs in the protagonist's dingy, dilapidated apartment. Meanwhile, modern, sleek, and wealthy Russia is portrayed as dim-witted men in suits and porn-obsessed masses...
By my description, it's a little on the nose - and a lot of this film is just that. But at the same time, there was a strange kinship that I felt while watching this movie, that is was made by a group of people who care for the fate of their country.
For a film about porn and corruption, the overall message of this film is a positive one that leaves one with a warm feeling, deep inside.
A well-paced and engaging biopic. Very enjoyable, even for viewers like myself that aren't die-hard football fans.
Admittedly, the audio equalisation was amateurish in places. Also, a few extras looked a little too eager to be reading their lines.
Nevertheless, the main characters played their parts excellently. Soviet-era culture was very well captured, too.
Admittedly, the audio equalisation was amateurish in places. Also, a few extras looked a little too eager to be reading their lines.
Nevertheless, the main characters played their parts excellently. Soviet-era culture was very well captured, too.
The story throws you off the trail then lures you back into predicting the outcome, only to throw you off again. Towards the end of the film I found myself yelling at my laptop, 'Who was it then!? Who was it!?'
All of the actors performed well, although the heroes' personalities weren't explored much. Additional information and side characters were hard to keep track of. I can see why this was necessary, but it would be nice to have a little more depth to the fictional world.
Despite these minor shortcomings, this film undoubtedly belongs in the iMDB Top 250. Go watch it.
All of the actors performed well, although the heroes' personalities weren't explored much. Additional information and side characters were hard to keep track of. I can see why this was necessary, but it would be nice to have a little more depth to the fictional world.
Despite these minor shortcomings, this film undoubtedly belongs in the iMDB Top 250. Go watch it.