Prisoner of the Mountains
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Movie Reviews of Prisoner of the Mountains
Movie Review: Prisoner of the Mountains
Summary: 5 Stars
Loosely inspired by one of Chekov's short stories, (I think it was 'The Wedding') where-in a Tsarist soldier escapes captivity by similar mountain people in very similar circumstances, this is an engrossing film as much for its portrayal of the way of life of the Caucasus muslims who have been fighting for independence from Moscow for the past 200 years or so.
For anyone interested in this eternal struggle for freedom, which occasionally captures media heaadlines around the world, or who just wants to see a first rate bit of Russian cinema, with sub-titles in English - this is a must see. The leading characters are brilliantly portrayed by leading actors, among them the versatile and talented Oleg Menshikov.
Movie Review: Marvelous acting by Menshikov
Summary: 5 Stars
It was hard to expect from any such a humanistic, unbiased movie of epic reach, given the history and blood weary relations in Caucasus. War movie that does not fall flat in combat scenes, landscape that does not sweeten the movie but enhances the story, complex dark relations not judged but honestly presented. Impossible to expect such a movie from Putin's Russia, check recent "9th Company" by Bondarchuk, which is identical to customary hi-tech Hollywood "patriotic" crap. Prisoner of the Mountains is the rare treat in any national cinematography.Movie Review: Prisoner of the Mountains
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie brought the Chechan Conflict into perspective for me. Two Russian soldiers, a seasoned fighter Sasha and a new trainee Vanya, are captured by a Chechen Soldier Abdul. Abdul hopes to trade Sasha and Vanya for his son who had been imprisoned by the Russian army. As the characters of the soldiers and the villagers develop, the Chechan and the Russian Soldiers come to appreciate one another.
The movie was great. I am not into war movies but this movie had an actual story line and a great ending. I give the movie A-.
Movie Review: Good and realistic war movie
Summary: 5 Stars
A realistic portrait of what's going on in Chechnya, not on the strategic or tactical level, but rather on the human and emotional level. What you have there is two cultures fighting one another, one merely poor, and one even simpler and poorer. Not really a depressing film, but just real, solid, and interesting: another world from what we know. A good story all around, nothing contrived and nothing stupid. Well-worth your time.Movie Review: Appreciation
Summary: 5 Stars
Under the limited Russian titles available for us to purchase. This film echo's my wish for more Russian films to be made. A great example of being a supporter of indi films. High in character development under a low budget circumstance. The dialogues are genuine. The environment is captivating. An excellent anti-war film. Great price!