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Yozhik v tumane (1975)
My favorite animated film
This has to be one of the best animated films ever made! It never fails to move me with its simple, touching story and fantastic images. I think about the little things which we often fail to appreciate every time I watch this marvellous little film. See it - you might discover something new about yourself.
The Girl in a Swing (1988)
A disappointment
It could have been a great movie, all the elements were there: an interesting story, intriguing characters, beautiful landscapes. Yet something was missing. Inspiration and talent, maybe? For two hours I was waiting for this movie to surprise me (you can guess what the mystery is rather quickly) and move me, and was disappointed. I wonder if anyone is thinking of remaking it...
Korolevstvo krivykh zerkal (1963)
A great kid's movie
Certain films leave a lasting impression, even though you cannot explain why. This film is dated and the quality of the special effects is questionable. Nonetheless, this movie has a lot of charm. It is actually quite exciting (my little cousins love it) and fun to watch.
Morozko (1965)
A sweet film
Reading about this movie made me nostalgic. I remember how much I loved it when I was a kid, growing up in Russia. MOROZKO is everything a children's movie should be: funny, sweet, and sincere. I can still recall every episode and how it made me feel. The elements of Russian fairy tales are blended in a delightful manner. Nastenka is absolutely wonderful, I believe I even wanted to be in this movie, so that I could meet her. (I was five or six, I think...)The villains are ridiculous, rather than scary, you almost feel that you could win just by laughing at them. I would say that it reflects an era of innocence in movie-making, when children were not forced to grow up as fast as it happens nowadays. This film was intended for a Russian-speaking audience with a certain cultural background. Thus it is not surprising, (though sad) that people in the West find it difficult to see the good qualities of this film and understand why kids in Russia loved it.
Sliding Doors (1998)
A great idea, but the result was disappointing
It is quite exciting to think what your life would have been like if you did one thing instead of another. Unfortunately, this movie was not as interesting or exciting as it could have been. The two stories were predictable and the characters seemed to be plot puppets rather than real people one could care for.