The Thief
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Movie Reviews of The Thief
Movie Review: beautiful portrait of a land, a nation and a family
Summary: 5 Stars
The Thief is a story of a young boy who learns his lessons in manhood from a tough stepfather with a Stalin tatoo, a supposed military man who is really a thief. The three principal characters, the mother, stepfather, and son, are very convincingly played.
The scenes of life in Russia in the 1950s, from the communual apartments to the bleak landscapes, are magnificent. And the story of this boy's life is compelling.
It's tragic in the classic Russian tradition, but a mesmerizing story and a nice example of quality modern Russian filmmaking.
Movie Review: The Thief
Summary: 5 Stars
Fascinating character study of th early 50's Stalinist Soviet Union. Beyond the plot which others have already adequately commented, this movie takes a peek at the lives of 2 ordinary Russians who get involved with a career petty thief on the run from the Russian Army. The train scenes and communal apartment scenes are indicative of the lifestyles most urban Russians were living at this time. If you are interested in a realistic impression of Soviet life, this movie is for you.Movie Review: Touching, dramatic, and tragic. Typical Russian embodiment.
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is wonderful. Despite the language barrier, The Thief presents a taste of Russian life to the world. Nominated for an Academy Award and so deserving, this movie will move you, and force you to sympathize with the main character-young Sonya. The story of a young boy growing up in post-war Russia, delivers the authentic lifestyle of a struggling lower-class family thrust into a conglameration of lies, deciet, and an overpowering government. Must see for movie lovers!Movie Review: Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great movie during post war Russia in economical crisis and recovery. The child actor is excellent, as well as all others. Not your typical happy ending, but this isn't Hollywood. This is true to life and part of history. I rented this movie years ago and it stayed in my head. When I wanted to rent it again recently, I couldn't find it anywhere, not even in large mail rental companies. When I saw it for sale, I had to purchase it. This movie will never be outdated!Movie Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of the best Russian films I have seen. You will not see a boring movie like our American all-to-predictable endings. On some foreign movies like this you have to watch it more than once to really understand and get the message if you do not understand the native language. After you get it, you'll probably want to watch it a few more times, it is that good.