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virginwolf
31Aug10
You have wrong names of russian DP members! and then a couple of duplicate (very similar names for same people) not cool! http://mubi.com/cast_members/7784 http://mubi.com/cast_members/12704 http://mubi.com/cast_members/67358 http://mubi.com/cast_members/12713 there are more... it would be ok to at least have the names right and all their films on one page!
Ryan Borja
29Jan10
Wonderful and very uplifting war film where no bloodshed or bombing were ever seen or filmed to show that war is unnecessary. But despite all this, this film may be considered Alexander Sokurov's most politically-charged film yet. The film did little to convince me that this is one stunning masterpiece from the great Russian director.
Abel Magwitch
10Dec09
This movie deserves a disclaimer describing the fact that, while incredibly rewarding, it is not necessarily easy to watch. This is a subtle film that moves about an inch over its 90 minute length. There are a couple of thoughts that I have right off the bat: 1. The cinematography is enchanting. The close-ups of boys faces have a photojournalistic quality. The scene of the burning hillside reminded me of Mordor. There were times when the scenes had a dreamy quality; they seemed to rock as if filmed on a boat. Other times the background receded or came forward responding to some camera effect. 2. The dialogue is odd as rarely do you actually see anyone speaking. 3. The grandmother seemed to assume the role of Mother Russia sending all her boys off to war. The young soldiers are all attracted to her, even the Chechen boys can't stop staring at her. There is a potent statement about war and its costs here and I recommend that you give this challenging movie a chance.
Carson Lund
27Aug09
An oddly lilting anti-war film with a masterful performance by opera legend Galina Vishnevskaya. Sokurov's best film to date. http://arethehillsgoingtomarchoff.blogspot.com/2009/08/alexandra-2008-film-by-aleksandr.html