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Movie Reviews of The Return
Movie Review: Suspense though never sure why
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie. A father returns after a twelve year unexplained absence. His two sons--who really don't know him aside from an old photograph want to go on a fishing trip. Along the way--the father reveals his darkside-still maintaining the allegiance of his elder son--but quickly turning his younger son against him. Then a deadline is set--which both sons fail to keep and the father rages against the elder son-leading to a confrontation and disaster.
While parts of this "mystery" are never explained--what was in the trunk the father dug up? Why was he missing for 12 years? Why does he refuse to eat fish? What's the cause of his "drill sergeant" like attitude towards his sons? The movie is still one of the best--remiscent of Ingmar Bergman. Beautiful photography, excellent acting, a suspenseful story and an unusual soundtrack all combine to make this dvd outstanding.
In Russian with Englsih sub-titles.
Movie Review: Haunting and Daunting Film
Summary: 5 Stars
Two boys who haven't seen their father in 12 years suddenly get the surprise of their lives when their dream of dad comes true and he appears. The second day of his arrival he takes the boys on a 3 day "fishing trip" where he treats them brutally and it is difficult to tell what is really going on. The boys see dad do some mysterious things visiting people on boats and taking unknown goods off them but what are they supposed to understand? The trip becomes more and more brutal and while the kids seem to be looking for a father and affection, the man seems to be treating them like commodities. How do they get away from this terrible man and get help? A very scary story of a dream that turns into a nightmare.Movie Review: Tough Love
Summary: 5 Stars
After an absence of twelve years, Andrei and Ivan's father returns to take them to an unexpected camping trip. Along the way, Ivan resists his father's orders and was being a real pain. But their father was very firm. The suspense in the film is palpable and I won't write how the story ends but the film made me contemplate on the reasons why the events happened. I think that their mother wanted their father to toughen them up and he did it the only way he could. But typical of Russian stories, don't expect a happy ending.
The film was beautifully made and the director is so talented in the way he put the film together. The actors were also amazing. I highly recommend this film.
Movie Review: one of the best films I've seen in a while
Summary: 5 Stars
After the first minute all doubts are gone. What you have here is a real film. Scene by scene.
The subject matter is fatherhood, or lack of. Trying desperately to find out what it is when you ain't had it. The kids are wondering. The adults too. And in steps the humanity of the project, whispering through your heart and tickling your intellect. If you find it all ambiguous that's because we are ambiguous. There is no straight forward answer.
And, afterwards, if you want confirmation of the film's worth, simply watch the 'making of': a cast of dedicated professionals risking and working passionately at their craft.
Movie Review: The Return
Summary: 5 Stars
This riveting, assured debut by Russian director Svyagintsev is an unsettling psychological drama about the strained relationship between a father and his estranged sons, who undergo a series of endurance tests at his hands. At the heart of the film is a mystery, but the tension builds around youngest son Ivan--played with seething confidence by Dobronravov--who resents Papa's harsh, unpredictable means of exerting control and refusal to account for his whereabouts. Bleak and disquieting it may be, but Svyagintsev's "The Return" is an intriguing trip worth taking.