The first half, in addition to the introduction, develops quite slowly, but it keeps the screen and yawning attacks do not occur. We are introduced to foreign students who bravely walk around the expanses of our Mother Russia and get acquainted with some of its inhabitants. And without a lot of cranberries. Bears, hats, dolls and balalaikas were not seen, which is pleasing. And the fact that all our compatriots are briskly shouting in their English, I see nothing wrong with this. Can their psychiatric doctors, bartenders and pensioners boast of foreign language skills? Where to go, before our polyglots!
The main action begins to occur after an hour. Events are beginning to develop quickly. Forcing the atmosphere is followed by running with a shaking camera, boom-moments, plot twists and an unexpected denouement - all according to the laws of the genre. Harlin is doing well and looks good. As for the work of the writers, then of course there are a number of questions, forcing you to think. But with normal thought processes and proper imagination, you can safely pick up some of the answers. And others may remain a mystery, but not everything in the end can be found logical explanation in our lives, why the same can not be in the movies. In general, I would like to think a little about the plot, but I am afraid I can not do without spoilers, so I will rather refrain.
As a result, the film was a pleasant surprise for me. Unexpectedly interesting and original. Now I can safely say that I will review it, and this already means something, so
8 out of 10
Original