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Pishcheblok
(2021)

A good idea, but they failed with the implementation...
If I were in such a camp, I would definitely experience horror. This is not like sitting on the couch, drinking tea, watching and admiring vampires. The atmosphere is certainly creepy, completely incomparable with my memories of the children's camp.

And what about the movie? More precisely, the history... The plot is based on the novel of the same name, so it is unfair to judge the creators by the criterion of "interesting". Here everyone has their own - who likes what. I liked the performance and the acting of actors who are so young, which only gives them a head start for such an "immersion". And I would like to highlight in a special way Fyodor Fedoseev, who played the role of Levka Khlopov. He played great! And of course, a loving Whistler (Irina Pegova)!

There was not enough "catchy factor" in the series. It's as if the film was glued together from a variety of storylines and scenes that seem incoherent to me personally. The stories of the scenes are cut off one after another and there is a feeling of understatement. And this is the main reproach to the director's work - I wanted to make everything bigger and more spectacular, but it turned out to be a pile-up, from which you lose all passion from watching from series to series. There was not a single (!) moment in which I would have a feeling of empathy for the hero. Just as there was no feeling of empathy for Valery Lagunov, who, thanks to the screenwriters, turned out to be a controversial character. He turned out to be very "different", although the boy, as an actor, is talented!

But the most destructive effect on the film was the lack of a clear genre. As I wrote above, the creators decided to stuff the series with everything they can. Mysticism, black humor, a lot of emphasized erotic scenes, flashbacks to the revolutionary past, chaotic love ties and a series of awkward moments in dialogues, for which even, as a viewer, "in Spanish, it's a shame". Therefore, in order to perceive this tape more fully, it is necessary to at least read the book version of the novel.

But if we talk about the visual component ,then "Food Block" is undoubtedly a breakthrough in Russian cinema! Beautiful camerawork technique, dynamic shots and even dialogues have finally learned to dilute the secondary actions of the characters. Sound effects also perfectly complement the atmosphere. Here everything would seem to be there to create a high-quality movie, but once again the embodiment fails.

It will be interesting to watch such a series rather only in the company of friends - after all, there are topics that you want to talk about, evaluate jokes, but it's unlikely about "being scared". Alas, I didn't have a decent aftertaste after watching it personally. Perhaps someone" Food Department " went more than me! At least, the moral messages in it are very strong. And at least for this one thing, you can say Thank you to the creators!

7 out of 10.

Come Play
(2020)

Loneliness among the people hanging in the screens
No, it's not a horror movie. It's much more than that. This is a story about the horrors that have been happening for at least the last decade in our world. The hero of the story is not without reason an autistic boy, for whom it is so important to find friends. Real friends... But it sometimes becomes easier for parents, that is, adults, to deceive and make it so that they do not cause themselves unnecessary "inconveniences". It is better to let the son use the phone and look for friends there. It's calmer this way.

The film is filled with allegories and metaphors every minute, surprisingly turning a horror story into a message to all viewers. Who is on the other side of the screen under the mysterious name of Larry? Everyone will surely be able to easily understand that this is a prototype of our being, woven according to the formula "loneliness among the crowd"... We are not afraid of him, because we have long been accustomed to his constant presence. For the boy, this state of affairs is terrifying. But does he have a choice? And can he fight back against the yawning funnel of the nightmare? The plot develops very unpredictably and puts adults in front of a choice every time. Are they ready to sacrifice their comfortable lifestyle for the sake of the interests of children? And in general, is it possible to answer the question with confidence today, what is real parental love? I hope that many will agree that this is not only a warm house with upholstered furniture and toys, as well as a new smartphone. Love can't be material, after all.

After watching this film, you can perceive the plot in different ways, up to the recognition that all these incredible scenes are just a kind of perception by a boy with special features of development of a very real story from the life of the family. Then the ending takes on a completely different meaning...

I recommend it to fans of mystical stories with meaning. To someone, perhaps this tape will remind you of the movie "Others" with Nicole Kidman by its nature. Not so much the plot, but the atmosphere.

Muutoksii
(2014)

When the oath takes effect
A drama about teenagers and their difficulties. . . At the center of the story are two friends whose relationships are under the gun of their peers due to ethnic tensions. In an instant, an insidious fate challenges them. And despite everything, the guys remain loyal to each other. .. The film was shot in the manner of Northern European culture and everyday life. This is rather an analysis of reality with its current vices and, let's hope, its surviving prejudices.

The Polar Express
(2004)

Childhood, come back!
I first saw this realistically created cartoon in the cinema more than ten years ago. This is a symbol of meeting a good friend... Together we went to see this picture in one of the Moscow cinemas on Paveletskaya. . . A kind and exciting plot today immerses us in a fabulous atmosphere, reminding us how important it is to continue to believe in the light, despite the age...

Nine Lives
(2016)

Have a good laugh!
I watched it in the company of friends and sometimes just exploded with laughter. A slightly delayed beginning is replaced by a fireworks display of cat passions. A movie to watch in a big company! I wonder if there are many people like me who have asked the question of the possibility of transmigrating the human soul into the body of a cat?:)

Secrets and Lies
(2015)

What lies behind each of us...
An artfully crafted detective. I would never have guessed that the outcome would be exactly like this. With each episode, you become more imbued with the spirit of human relations. The darkest of their features are brought to the fore here. I'm looking forward to the second season, which has already been released... Would I be able to do the same as the hero of the series did at the end of season 1? Probably, every viewer asks himself this question.

Le diable dans la peau
(2011)

The evil hypostasis
It would be worth looking more closely. In the original, not everything was clear. However, as I became more and more familiar with the characters, I began to feel compassion. And again complain about why people are sometimes so indifferent to the problems of others?

Les démons
(2015)

The plot is not for family viewing
I watched it in the original voice acting. Of course, not everything was clear, but in general, the plot attracts and makes you think at least about why this happens.

Childhood's End
(2015)

What will be the outcome of humanity?
A distinctive feature of this miniseries, which tells about the invasion of an alien mind, is the measured and calm development of the plot. There are no bursts and fire conflicts. All relations are at the level of fairly peaceful negotiations... Humanity has doomed itself to destruction, and the question remains unresolved: was it possible to somehow avoid such an outcome? Are we really doomed under this scenario?

Opasnye kanikuly
(2016)

A failed attempt to make a movie for children
Crimea. . . An attempt to make a movie for children and about children. Not very successful in my opinion, and in particular this applies to poorly performed roles. The dialogues of children are artificial, the feeling that they are talking all the time under the gun of a strict teacher... The plot leaves much to be desired, not to mention its development on the film... However, I watched it without boredom, I was especially pleased with the ending, where the main character made the right choice in favor of friends!

Outcast
(2016)

The dark forces inside you
It is unusual for my film interests, but I still forced myself to get acquainted with season 1. Dark forces... Unexpected plot twists from series to series... The portraits of the heroes are very interesting. The film is not for the faint of heart.

Before I Wake
(2016)

Children's dreams are not just dreams
An extraordinary film about a boy whose ability to project his dreams into reality affects his loved ones and complete strangers. This picture told me that we are responsible for the child's dreams. If his dreams are pure and bring only joy, then everything is fine in the world. And if the boy has nightmares, it's time to look around and change something...

Immer Nummer Eins
(2009)

About ideals!
The plot recalled the work of the writer V. Krapivin. About the ideals of friendship, forgiveness and confidence in the ability of everyone to change for the better even the most inveterate offender.

Edge of Winter
(2016)

What is love?
The film is about the complete opposite of love. What will a harmless trip to the country of a father with two sons turn into? At the beginning of the viewing, you do not even suspect about such a denouement of the plot...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
(2012)

Good film
The third film "Diary of a weakling" plunged into the world of lightness and good fun. The main character has grown noticeably, matured and perfectly performed the role. The traditions of American cinema are played out here in such a way that they do not cause boredom. Add great music, dynamic editing and a cocktail of good jokes and comical scenes.

Teufelskicker
(2010)

Sports drive in German!
The movie was shot beautifully, dynamically, musically and with a special taste! A very successful picture for children and teenagers. You will not get bored and remember the immutable truth: Everything is in your power!

Alexander
(2004)

Historical cinema, which you return to years later
In 2016, I got acquainted with a book publication about Alexander the Great in the novel by Edison Marshall. Therefore, I watched the film with even more attention and passion than in previous times. The battle scenes caused genuine pride for Alexander and his army.

The whole story from growing up to a mysterious death is presented on a large scale in this tape. The film left a mark on my memory and strengthened my faith in the power of personality.

The 9th Life of Louis Drax
(2016)

The Subtle World
A serious production... Just the voiced thoughts of a boy who is in a coma are enough to penetrate into the subtlest world of children's perception of the world. The ending is certainly unexpected and leaves a lot of questions...

Puteshestvie Fedora po Moskve nachala XXI veka
(2015)

A parable that touches to the quick!
In the center of the sinful dying world is the boy Fedya and his companion. Love will save the world, " they said long before that. People have forgotten how to love, having buried all the innermost and bright sources in themselves. Pleasures and any means of achieving them have come to the fore... The film is about us. For us. For our tomorrow!

Do pervoy krovi
(1989)

The first action game about teenagers in the USSR!
This film was shot in an unusual atmosphere for its time. You look as if spellbound, experiencing together with the characters, plunging into the world of a children's, seemingly, game of "Zarnitsa". Constant movement, and even the camera does not stand still, selflessly following the heels of the guys striving for victory.

Of course, I would like to see more storylines, but the dominant one also determines the completeness of the film, where the young Sasha, once suspected of "snitching", chooses the path of complete dedication not only for the sake of protecting his honor, but also for the sake of the whole team. All this pours out in an unexpected direction, and the final minutes are shocking to the core!

Down by the Path of the Sun
(2015)

The whole power of love in a short story
In 15 minutes, as a spectator, you get a big bowl of kind and bright emotions. Anxiety and joy follow inextricably. In childhood, the change of mood frames occurs rapidly and imperceptibly... The picture fits several storylines and they are all interesting in their own way. Love and faith in each other - that's all we need...

Was soll bloß aus dir werden
(1984)

A drama about teenagers. And how important it is to extend your hand in time.
This picture was released long before I was born, but the atmosphere seemed close and familiar to me, as if I once lived in that unremarkable town.

The story of a 13-year-old teenager who puts up with the hardships of life both at home and at school will not leave the viewer indifferent. The lack of upbringing, any support of elders determines the actions of Boris, often spontaneous and illogical. Difficulties in communicating with peers, malleability and at the same time cowardice... I just want to reach out and call out "Where are you going?" "What are you doing?" But the boy is introduced to himself... Until a young teacher appears in his life with his own views on the world and the ability to defend these views (sometimes to his own detriment). Contact is not established immediately, through a series of troubles and conflicts. And it is this process of rapprochement, barely perceptible and unobtrusive, that sets the main tone for the entire tape. The topic of the relationship between an adult and a child is presented here in the best light. And this is just one of the reasons why I recommend this film for viewing.

Stranger Things
(2016)

The series is beyond the ideas of the other world!
The 8 episodes of the First season flew by unnoticed in the extraordinary film atmosphere. The creators managed to shoot a unique work, in which the motives of famous books and films of previous years are guessed. The sci-fi character sets the main tone for the entire tape, but high-quality directing does not give even a second to get bored. An exciting plot, a cool game of actors, diversity and retrospectives, coupled with fascinating music, immerse the viewer in a world that you do not want to part with. This is a film that is interesting to reflect on, discuss with friends and even draw parallels with your own realities. Each episode is a new batch of intrigues and impressions, secrets and solutions, almost always unpredictable. The ending of the first season leaves a lot of questions... To the delight of everyone who has managed to fall in love with Stranger Things, the release of season 4 is expected soon, which has been postponed many times due to the pandemic! In the meantime, there is time to reflect on what he saw, and maybe watch the series again in the company of interesting people. I think this film will also appeal to modern teenagers, for whom the entourage of the 80s with its games, customs and traditions will appear in a new light. Everyone in this film will be able to find a favorite hero, according to their ideals and preferences. In particular, I would like to note the highly professional game of Finn Wolfard, who played Michael. His character is an example of a kind, truly bright boy who knows the value of friendship. To be honest, throughout the season I often caught myself thinking an annoying thought - why wasn't I like this as a child? There was also a place for tears, which it was sometimes impossible to restrain (although I am not so sentimental). The film is really addictive, as if you are experiencing events, joy and pain together with the characters. A movie for a wide audience with meaning and a great plot!

And who has become your favorite hero for you? And if you haven't watched the first season yet, then don't hesitate and call your friends!

Game of Thrones
(2011)

A story that has been followed all over the world!
For the first time, I watched the first season from beginning to end. At a time when the St. Petersburg deputy Milonov declares the inadmissibility of showing this series in Russia... And what made him so hooked? The life and relationships of people who are inferior in their depravity to today's realities? In my opinion, Milonov, who is carried away, is not engaged in his own business.

The film did not leave me indifferent. But it was possible to make it more interesting by bringing more dynamics. And there are too few positive heroes against the background of the ubiquitous treachery and betrayal. So the only Symbol of Light for me was undoubtedly Brandon Stark.

Das Sommerhaus
(2014)

This story is, alas, not about love
Late at night, we managed to find the time and place to get acquainted with this film, in which the relationship of a boy and a man is at the very center of the plot. True, these relations are peculiar, and it is not the boy's fault that what began to happen... I read some reviews where he was called almost the devil in the flesh of a boy's body. He framed, he used a middle-aged loser... I don't agree. The best thing would be to just leave, but everyone chooses for himself. The boy chose this path. And no wonder. Before us is an excellent example of a completely accomplished man who has descended exclusively to primitive instincts. This story is, alas, not about love. This is a film about adults who have lost themselves. And about the children who look at them. . . Reflecting the reality surrounding them with their behavior and actions.

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