kyrilone

brother 2 is a movie that distinguishes two types of people Russians and not Russians. as a Russian i have to say that this movie is revolutionary. it destroys all the love that the Russians had for the west and firmly takes a shot at the American way of living, so is it a surprise that most western audience will find this film racist full of plot holes etc. and the notion that this movie is like a fairytale in which it's a one man battle, i say to that person who hasn't lived the Russian life and doesn't know that 12 year old boys there can do things that fully grown adults can't, a one Russian man against a bunch of fat lazy Americans looks like the truth to me. Sergei bodrov is legendary in this film and it would be great to see him in a third installment, but because of his tragic murder by the American government aka avalanche we can only dream. a legendary movie and a national favorite but if you don't understand the Russian way of life then keep away as the truth in this movie could scar u pretty bad. 10/10

When turning on in motion i thought that it was going to be another hip new age journalist playboy movie, but no more than half an hour in i was having second thoughts.This movie examines well the emptiness that people feel and the necessity to justify there existence.The film sucks you in twists you around and discards you with a sense of hopelessness.Particularly the ending of the film is cinematic genius.Not only does it sum up the entire film in a few minutes and truly shows what the characters life consists of but leaves a sour aftertaste and is a metaphor for modern living.

Could be one of the best of the new wave of Russian films that are coming out.

Definitely worth a watch.9/10