Hmm I grew up on the Strugatskys, they are in Soviet fiction – it’s all ours (it’s even inconvenient to talk about post-Soviet).
The world of Noon is the grandest, smartest, and most elaborate universe in all the science fiction (and fantasy) literature since Tolkien. Therefore, I was always a little hurt that such a rich material so far no one really filmed (TBB does not count – it was a long time ago and not too successful). It is clear that, say, “Predatory things of the century” or “Waves extinguish the wind” turn into a movie is very difficult, but from “Inhabited Island”, which is directly asked for the screen, you could expect a lot.
It didn't work out. It didn't turn out the way I wanted. But something happened. You can criticize this film for a long time, thoroughly, with taste, and, admittedly, deservedly. But I don't want to do that. I am ready to forgive Bondar Fedorchuk much for just trying to cultivate the great heritage of the Strugatskys. But there's something I can't forgive. That's what I'll say.
1) Ship-sprout-you-know-where. It kills the atmosphere that started. I was very saddened.
2) Pink tank with kerosene engine. No comment.
(3) Computer graphics. This is trouble, guys. I'm going to take photoshopped this afternoon. And they say that they will look at it in Europe and even (shh!) in the United States.
(4) The play of some actors.
- The maestro himself. Maybe he has talent, I don't know. But as soon as I glance at the "Smart Man" before my eyes pops up a bald soldier from the "Ninth Company". Although from my point of view, the tooth clip and the bath for tantrums played much better.
- Gosha. Perhaps I thought that there was still “love-carrots” around.
- Julia Snegir. Sluggish, no emotions, no way.
- Anna Mikhalkova. It's just an unfortunate type.
(5) Operator’s work is poor – in places it is simply impossible to make out anything, a twitchy camera and a blurred picture, and in places there is a clear overkill of close-ups.
6) Heads are not the same, well, not the same.
Something I liked.
In particular, Maxim Camerrer. You all say “model, toothpaste.” It should be so – sporty, fit, beautiful (the 22nd century after all, one day we will be like that), naive, with an Eternal Smile (he stared at the book all the time, if anyone forgot). He played well and tried hard.
Everyone has already said about Guy - one of the best characters, although in some places he is a little too emotional.
Unknown Fathers – all very organically fit.
I liked the fact that the authors tried to follow the original source – for me this is very important, I do not like distorting the story in favor of the format. For others, it may be a disadvantage. The authors did their best. You can see that.
Therefore, I will definitely go to the second part. Just in case, I'll bring a tooth clip with me.
Score: 6 + 1 point from a fan of the source.
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