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85 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

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  • Summary: In a desolate, sun-scorched corner of the world, an elderly woman has come to see her beloved grandson, a young officer stationed at a remote military outpost. With the enemy just beyond the compound, she wanders the barracks, observing the routine of military life, before making a sudden trip to the outlying countryside. (The Cinema Guild)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    100
    A film of startling originality and beauty -- feels like a communiqué from another time, another place, anywhere but here.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Walter Addiego
    100
    In the hands of visionary filmmaker Alexander Sokurov, this simple material makes for a haunting drama about war, generational relationships and the human condition.
  3. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    100
    It's unlike any other war film, in any language.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. DickC.
    10
    Erotic and delicious I had a huge erection throughout.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Andrew
    4
    War is wasteful, somewhat futile and extremely destructive. Occasionally necessary. The Russian Army is financially and philosophically bankrupt. Does anyone not know any of this? If so, watch this film and learn. If not, don't. Yeah, yeah, I know... it's a metaphor for the torpor of Russian history and its tortured soul. The lead, cellist Mistislav Rostropovish's wife, is wonderful. And I'm an ardent fan of slowly-paced, earthy portrayals of this sort. Stil, I couldn't stand to watch more than 60 minutes of this 90-minute film. Have seen it all before, umpteen times, though perhaps not staged as if it occurs in Chechnya.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. AKirk
    3
    I went into this film expecting something really wonderful. I must have missed the point somewhere...probably when I fell asleep. This film is very very slow.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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