This film is well written and well acted but feels like a chore to get through. While I don't know how accurate this film is to real life the story was interesting and could have been great with better pacing.

3 out of 5 stars

This film is well written and well acted but feels like a chore to get through. While I don't know how accurate this film is to real life the story was interesting and could have been great with better pacing.

3 out of 5 stars

holy snorefest.

holy snorefest.

Daft punk mentioned 

If you can get through the snoozefest first act then movie gets very interesting  if you’re not familiar with the story already (me) 

It briefly tells the story of old russia turning into new russia which eventually leads to how putin came into power. It’s all told through the perspective of a fictional character (based on a real guy) which imo made the ending a bit silly 

I like paul dano in the movie but if tarantino  gets wind of this he’s going to have a field day

Being American it’s interesting watching a politician not be a puppet to the super rich. If he wants any of them gone, then he’s going to go after them. He don’t give a fuck

I’m not going to recommend or rewatch this movie but i’m definitely motivated to do a deep dive on the actual events eventually

Daft punk mentioned 

If you can get through the snoozefest first act then movie gets very interesting  if you’re not familiar with the story already (me) 

It briefly tells the story of old russia turning into new russia which eventually leads to how putin came into power. It’s all told through the perspective of a fictional character (based on a real guy) which imo made the ending a bit silly 

I like paul dano in the movie but if tarantino  gets wind of this he’s going to have a field day

Being American it’s interesting watching a politician not be a puppet to the super rich. If he wants any of them gone, then he’s going to go after them. He don’t give a fuck

I’m not going to recommend or rewatch this movie but i’m definitely motivated to do a deep dive on the actual events eventually

What likely is a good book ruined by a 1:1 adaption that didn’t know where to go.

What likely is a good book ruined by a 1:1 adaption that didn’t know where to go.

This was right up my alley. I think the slow tempo and quiet, almost gentle portrayal by Paul Dano allowed a proper build up to the realization of how terrible his character, Vadim, truly was. Could be considered verbose, but it didn’t feel unnecessary.

This was right up my alley. I think the slow tempo and quiet, almost gentle portrayal by Paul Dano allowed a proper build up to the realization of how terrible his character, Vadim, truly was. Could be considered verbose, but it didn’t feel unnecessary.