The Cuckoo
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Movie Reviews of The Cuckoo
Movie Review: AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE
Summary: 5 Stars
The main theme of this film is well known and very well worked out. Two enemies meet in a neutral surrounding. They want to kill each other, but by one reason or another, they don't. Sounds familiar? Well here we have an extra twist - a woman. None of these three people understand each other; they speak different languages and they have different backgrounds. There is no understanding but yet there is some. They feel each other.
The film is smartly complemented by the excellent director's work, superb acting, top cinematography, and the beautiful scenery of (Laplandia - Korelia) the northern Russia - southern Finland. This was the territory the Soviets aggressively took away from the Finns in 1939 in the Soviet - Finish war (the forgotten war). That is when the Finish snipers and the brutal winter destroyed the Soviet Army but still a little country as Finland could not defend itself against the Soviet might.
I give this film five stars and a very warm recommendation to everyone to watch it.
Movie Review: An extraordinary delightful cinematic experience...
Summary: 5 Stars
At the end of World War II when the Nazis were leaving occupied Finland, Veikko, young Finnish soldier, is chained to a rock. Veikko struggles resiliently to get free from his chains as he knows that his life depends on it. After a long struggle with the rock he is finally free and he stumbles across the home of Anni, a Lapp, who is sheltering a Soviet soldier, Ivan, that has been injured from an attack. Ivan attempts to kill Veikko as he thinks he is a murderous fascist, however, Ivan fails in his slaying of Veikko. This is the beginning for a friendship among the three as Anni provides a sanctuary for both men. However, this sets up several misinterpretations and assumptions as none of them speak the same language. Cuckoo is a warm and funny drama that keeps the audience smiling and feeling the pain and happiness of each character as they regain some hope after a long and cruel war. This sets up a delightful and extraordinary cinematic experience that will keep the audience cheerful.Movie Review: Great movie with many lessons
Summary: 5 Stars
I stumbled upon this movie on cable and am glad I did. Other reviews identify that this movie is about three people, each speaking different languages, who meet and interact. I believe, though, that this movie really portrays the dynamics of communciations on many levels. It is striking that these three people never learn each other's language but instead hold conversations based on what each one ASSUMES is being disussed.
I've likened this movie's theme to the problems I've observed (and experienced) in the communications between technical people and executives, women and men, parents and children --you name it. We make the conversation fit what we understand (and want) the purpose to be rather than really make an effort to understand what the other person is actually saying. That really IS deep.
Throw in the subtle humor and the beautiful scenery and you'll find this is a movie that makes one laugh and think- and is certainly worth watching!
Movie Review: interesting, thought provoking film
Summary: 5 Stars
The previews for this film caught my attention, so I rented it as soon as it came out. It was a very interesting and thought provoking film. How would three people with different languages and different cultures interact, especially if two of them are enemies? This film explores that question. The performances were outstanding, and the film was beautifully and artisticly done. Much of it was very funny, as the audience is let in on both what WAS being said and what was THOUGHT to be being said. One example of this is Ivan being called Gerlost as if that is his name because he is always telling Veiko to get lost. Even people who speak the same language have a hard time communicating. While this film is rated PG-13, parents of older teens ought to preview it separately so as to make an informed decision as to whether they want their older teens to see it (I wouldn't). This is because of some issues of religion and morality (to say more would give to many plot spoilers).Movie Review: We're all from the Human Race
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie was heart-warming. I watch it over and over and discover new subtleties. We're all of the Human race, whatever language we speak. Three excellent actors gave this movie real appeal. It's too bad it isn't better known. I could go on and on about various scenes that were so touching. I loved Anni's strength, and her tolerance for her two "little boys" fighting in the dirt. Veikko was just a total sweetheart. I noticed, after seeing the film for the second time, that in the beginning as he is being chained to the rock, he is sniffing a bit of reindeer moss. He has a gentle soul, which is apparent right away.
With Ivan (Gerlost), it takes a while longer to see his sensitivity. As a speaker of Finnish, I was able to appreciate the movie from a different perspective. I also loved the feature where the director and actors were interviewed. What a darling of a film!