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  • Summary: A documentary on the transformation of Mikhail Khodorkovsky - from a perfect socialist to a perfect capitalist and finally, in a Siberian prison, becoming a perfect martyr. Khodorkovky - the richest Russian, challenges President Putin. A fight of the titans begins. Putin warns him. But Khodorkovsky comes back to Russia - knowing that he will be imprisoned, once he returns. Why didn't Khodorkovsky stay in Exile
    with a couple of billions? Why did he come back? Why did he do that? A personal journey to Khodorkovsky. (LALA Film)
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  1. Reviewed by: Ella Taylor
    Dec 2, 2011
    90
    Tuschi has made a docu-thriller of enormous narrative flair and visual smarts. It's a perfect fit for the blend of Greek tragedy, spaghetti Western and judicial farce that defines business and politics in the New Russia.
  2. Reviewed by: V.A. Musetto
    Nov 30, 2011
    75
    The political intrigue behind the documentary would make for a great movie of its own.
  3. Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    Feb 23, 2012
    75
    The documentary is not always fascinating, but Tuschi's ultimate thesis - that Khodorkovsky, who started out a shady businessman, ultimately emerged as a hero, willing to go to jail for his convictions - is a persuasive one. Clearly, the man is a political prisoner.
  4. Reviewed by: Joshua Rothkopf
    Nov 29, 2011
    60
    Tuschi leans too far into an admiring position, and you thirst for some commonsense critique. It's all a bit rich.

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