Another disgusting Russian comedy from the Cinema Foundation with famous faces and wretched jokes. It's classic.
And it all began with a short film released in 2016 from director Kirill Vasiliev. The short film even received the Grand Prix of the festival “Short”, as well as a special diploma “Kinotavr” and was nominated for the award “Golden Eagle” in the category “Best Short Film”.
The plot of the short meter is simple. The main character named Ilya gets a job as a presenter on the "Men's Radio". After that, he celebrates the event at a party, and the next day Ilya loses her voice. In order to regain his voice, the doctor gives him an injection into the vocal cords. But the problem is that Ilya began to speak in a female voice.
And after such a "successful" short film Kirill Vasiliev shoots a full meter.
What about the movie itself? To begin with, I am not against comedy that is built on absurdity and idiocy. I like "Dumb and Dumber." I laughed at Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy, namely Borat and Bruno. But in Oksana Sokolov all the absurdity and idiocy is not amusing, but rather causes Spanish shame. The feeling is that, according to the creators, a man with a female voice is already the pinnacle of humor. It's even funnier when he screams and screams. You got it! And for the completeness of the picture, the creators add Valentina Mazunina, who became famous for her play of a stupid and rude woman from the series “Real boys”. That's ridiculous! Also in the film there is an old man in a diaper, and a laughing prisoner, similar to Wolverine. It’s also the engine of humor in the movie. Well, all the idiocy happens to the music of the Leningrad band, because it is funny.
Acting. It's a mess. Victor Dobronravov is terribly crooked. Valentina Mazunina still has not departed from her crazy image from the series “Real boys” and the film “Bitter”. There is nothing to say about the others. Well, I can single out Sergey Burunov as an exception. At least he's the only one who doesn't piss off in this movie.
In the film, there was even a frank hack. Yeah. The budget of the film is 82 million rubles, that is almost 1 million dollars. And in this film there are wretched special effects and a disgusting chromakey.
Talking about references from other films is even sickening. There's a "Bachelor Party in Vegas" and a copy of "Jay and Silent Bob." There's even a reference to "Requiem for a Dream." Yes, references are wonderful... In a good quality film. But in disgusting - it's just annoying.
Outcome: Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova! - another wretched and unfunny Russian comedy with terrible actors and jokes that cause Spanish shame.
1.5 out of 10
Even before going to the movies, I had great doubts about the quality of this film, but since I was going to go to the movies with my friends, it was too late to refuse.
According to the plot, the hero of the film - Ilya Popov finally signed the contract of his dreams: from tomorrow he will be the voice of the Men's Radio & #39, made by men and for men. Deciding to celebrate this event, Ilya spends the night with his friends, and in the morning finding an unfamiliar girl in his apartment (Oxana Sokolova), realizes that he lost his voice.
The next scene of the film acts as a litmus test of the whole work and fully reflects its intellectual level, namely: the main character of 5 minutes of screen time tries to explain to his friends that he lost his voice. Naturally, they can understand absolutely nothing, the only one who is able to perceive the attempts of Ilya is Oksana Sokolova. Next ' plot ' develop in the same vein, where idiots exposed all participants of events without exception. What happens on the screen turns into farce and nonsense, the jokes are primitive and dull. Characters make decisions and commit actions that are contrary to common sense, logic and existing legislation. A real theater of the absurd in the bad sense of the word.
The acting game is weak: Dobronravov’s curves cause irritation, and Mazunina became a hostage of one role, starting ' play' in the TV series ' Real Boys', she wanders from film to film with this image. Unfortunately, Burunov’s weakest role, but I tend to blame this on a mediocre and degenerative scenario.
The fact is that initially the short film ' Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova' was published in 2016 and the duration of the film was 23 minutes. Apparently, the creator of the picture - Kirill Vasiliev, decided to impress the audience with his directorial and script abilities by releasing a full-length film with the same plot. In order to stretch the timeline, Vasiliev shot a large number of thoughtless, boring and unfunny scenes, which are difficult to call a plot, because it is completely meaningless. Well, at least aliens with their experiments in the film did not add, but on the other hand, aliens at least somehow could justify the stupidity of what is happening on the screen.
The only thing that does not cause any complaints, but on the contrary gives at least some joy, is the musical component of the film, and all because the music for the film was not written, Vasiliev decided to simply use the songs of such groups as ' Bi-2', ' Leningrad', ' Signs', 'The Adventure of Electronics'.
Thus, Vasiliev got a poor, absurd, stupid and meaningless picture with a claim to humor.
On March 8, my friends dragged me to a Russian comedy about a slimming lady and a fat friend. The film surprised by the fact that it is funny, well thought out, it is interesting to watch, albeit only once.
And this event gave me faith in the revival of Russian comedies, and then the trailer of Oksana Sokolova flashed often, so now I dragged my friends to laugh and enjoy the intricate plot.
The joy lasted exactly 40 minutes while the plot was set. It was really interesting, even a dynamic drunkenness in the bar - where without it, the awakening (the hero Ilya Nagan did not forget about the alarm clock - and this is almost a feat in his state at night), the subsequent analysis of the evening, the game in ' Crocodile', running around the hospital, the air, on which the hero managed - all this was great exactly until the hero climbed out the window.
That's where the thrash started. And there was a zest with the voice - well, let him chat somewhere with someone, let these moments be more - no. Apparently, imagination was not enough, so they cost standard approaches - cops and bandits, which were diluted by a crazy woman, the same Oksana Sokolova. And it was not clear why the bandits Ilya Nagan.
And at this time in the radio studio, everyone had some kind of complete madness and covered everyone ' stupidity of both hemispheres' It felt like something was going on just to fill up time.
In general, after the 40th minute we got bored, the plot slid into some senseless and crazy running, which lasted to the very credits.
For a dynamic start:
In 2016, popular actor Kirill Vasiliev decided to briefly retrain as a director and staged a brilliant short comedy “Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova!”. The story turned out to be so interesting and resourceful that the whole Golden Eagle was granted to it without hesitation. Naturally, such an event could not pass by the attention of influential producers and now on the screens came a full-length adaptation of the adventures of a negligent actor, who suddenly erupted female voice.
The main character of the film is Ilya Popov, an eternally promising actor who was very unlucky in his career. And now he has a chance to show his talents on the "Men's Radio", where a new presenter is needed. But who would have thought that after a wild night, Ilya’s voice suddenly disappears, and the only one who can help him in any way becomes a very specific lady named Oksana Sokolova! Together, getting to the doctor, bosom comrades still "cut through" Elijah voice. But now he speaks like an attractive woman and can do nothing. Ilya’s whole life is turned upside down in an instant, but he is not discouraged. So on the agenda is the return of the good old voice, as well as solving a couple of adventurous problems that arose along the way.
Unlike most modern Russian comedies, “Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova!” has a truly unique plot and is played out so that while watching you are not at all ashamed of what happens in the frame.
Kirill Vasiliev, who sat down again in the director’s chair, perfectly understood where to improve the dynamics, and where to laugh at Ilya, and Oksana, and in general at everyone in a row. The film does not look stretched or tortured, the creators were able to stretch the idea to a full meter without losing quality, which also cannot but rejoice. And the music from the Cord is in its place. The soundtrack successfully captures the strengths of the film.
I also liked the cast. Especially the sweet couple Viktor Dobronravov – Valentina Mazunina. It is immediately obvious that a specific “chemistry” arose between them, from which they do unrealistic things, and even with such ecstasy! They like the story and feel great about it. This is what it means when everyone is in their places, getting not only money from work, but also pleasure. Even here played not the last role of Sergey Burunov, who after “The Big Difference” is the road to a big movie. Here he played the doctor, without whom the plot would simply stop there.
In general, my result: “Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova!” is a great comedy, staged with a strong hand and played by excellent actors. The plot has a place for intrigue, action-packed adventures and piquant, but not vulgar jokes. So watch and relax. I think you'll like it.
My acquaintance with "Hello, Oksana Sokolova!" occurred at the festival "Short" 2016, when the film was a five-minute short film that won the main prize (which, in my humble opinion, was quite fair). The intention to turn this miracle into a full meter, if I am not mistaken, the happy creators announced the same day.
And I think they did it really well. The film does not shine with creativity at all - neither in idea, nor in scenes, nor as a full meter, nor as short. The banality of the idea caught my eye from the beginning. But the quality and humor of this banality scored.
Typical cops, doctors, bandits and a very typical, recognizable cheerful Russian spirit. This typicality is exaggerated and shown from the right side, and so is the situation itself. That is, well-known and beaten plots were taken and so successfully thought out, spelled out, assembled and played out that a wonderful candy turned out. The moment when quality and simplicity prevail over innovation.
A special bow for the actors, especially for the main ones. The facial expressions Victor Dobronravov are absolutely incomparable, Valentina Mazunin perfectly plays such roles, it is like "her". And in general, the cast is good, overall. And the music, "Leningrad" brilliantly sets the rhythm. The film is like their songs – fast, bright, fun.
Anyway, it's cool. And there is even some philosophical thought, and everything is very good and funny in Russian, and the script holds (well, with little interruption, but what a comedy without them), and the actors drag. Does the film differ from other quality Russian (and not only) comedies? Nope. Is he fulfilling the task of comedy? Of course, and very well.
Since the hype film Bitter!, all our young directors, who can make fun of us, have gone wild. Whatever the latest comedy, everywhere hard bedlam is a mixture of everything. There are star grimaces, and gags, and comedy positions, and chases, and fights, and a couple of scabies - as a tribute to tradition. It usually looks like hell, but it’s funny. That's why we're sorry.
But there are really witty comedies among the watched domestic ones - very few. Perhaps, “Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova!” is one of the few where funny is real. Not because the hero fell into a pile of shit, or farted the wrong way, but when the very idea of the story puts the characters in comic situations every minute. These situations are invented ingeniously. At least a scene where the hero talks to his girlfriend in a female voice. "My bunny, remember..." You bitch! I don't remember! Give me my man! That's a circus.
There is a lot of confusion in this movie, too. It all begins with an inexplicably long relished scene of drinking in the club. Probably, the director wanted in all angles to show the wild capital life of the “creative intelligentsia”, that is, radio DJs. But after it, such a dynamic begins that the viewer cannot be distracted - otherwise he will lose the thread of history development. But here’s the fun – to look at it interesting and funny, especially since the situation and dialogue is quite at the level. This, of course, is not yet Zoshchenko, but even callous crackers from the office of statistics sneer in the hall.
Separate theme actors. Victor Dobronravov, who has gained film weight, is moderately nervous when he shouts without a voice, and immensely ridiculous when he speaks in female. I think this role will elevate him even more than the serial brothers. Valentina Mazunina, in principle, plays the same character as in “Real boys” – a torn fat girl, and does it convincingly, sometimes even causing the viewer to be tender.
There is also Sergey Burunov, on whom at least a police uniform was worn (as in “Policeman from Rublyovka”), even a doctor’s robe, as here. Still a stupid, stupid and damn funny type.
Summing up: for the idea – one hundred percent five to the young director; castes and actors – also five, for the fact that unknown youth in places even makes media and annoying “theenteshniks”; the plot – four, for a commotion; well, and the picture we have long learned to put. All in all, five with a small minus. I recommend you to watch it.
Young and ambitious radio host Ilya finally got the job of his dreams. Now his voice will broadcast in prime time of the real "Men's Radio". On joy, Ilya decides to celebrate this case with a grandiose binge in a nightclub. And here's the problem, he loses his voice. Turning to the hapless doctor, Ilya gets her voice back. Only the timbre is a little different. He's a kakba, a woman. But, Ilya learns about it only live and with fright is represented by Oksana Sokolova. And who would like to hear a woman's voice on Men's Radio? Right, no one. The authority of the radio is undermined, Ilya is shocked by what is happening, the way out of the situation is not visible. The bosses want Oksana on the carpet, but what if she doesn't exist? I don’t know, but only one thing is known – it will be fun.
Every time I go to a Russian comedy, I encounter the same misunderstanding of my friends. "Why?" they tell me. "Why are you watching this?" And this is the depth of the problem of our viewer. After all, the problem is not in the cinema, but in the audience. Most of us scold our comedies before we see them. I don’t know what everyone expects from modern comedies. Satire and satire, as in the comedies of the past? Or do we just want to have fun? In comedies like this, we see ourselves, our friends and acquaintances. Comrades, this is how our lives are. Crazy, incredible, with a kaleidoscope of trouble and a desire to find a way out of the current difficulties. We have a wonderful sense of humor! After all, only it gives us the opportunity to cope with the challenges of modern Russian society.
And I love comedies like "Well, hello, Oksana Sokolova." I had an incredible pleasure watching it. Being in a movie theater and watching people around me laugh at good jokes, I suddenly understood everything. Our comedy can and should be watched. This movie has everything you need to have fun.
There are great actors here. Dobronravov, Mazunina, Burunov – all of them are well known to our viewer for their comedy roles in TV series. They are not hostages to their most famous characters. We do not see here not Petya, Valyukha and Yakovlev, but new, very funny, heroes. And it is very happy that the actors do not play at the mercy, but really squeeze the maximum out of their heroes. This film allowed us to look at them from a different angle and see evidence that characters can be intelligent.
It's got a great soundtrack. Who doesn’t like Leningrad today? Energetic, explosive and winding hits of Sergey Shnurov add the film the necessary drive and help to fully imbue with all the absurdity of what is happening on the screen.
And the most important thing in this film is an unusual story and an incredible kaleidoscope of excellent jokes. I am sure that some of them will definitely take root and memes will go to the people. The humor here is very cheerful - as we all love.
In the dry balance, if we speak without emotion, we get an incendiary comedy, with an excellent soundtrack and funny gags. I will once again urge all viewers not to scold Russian comedy, but to go and enjoy our actors, our songs and our humor. That's funny!
7 out of 10
It is difficult to express about this film, because such ' folk' I do not watch films, and even compare with something, in fact, nothing. The session got, shall we say, forced and free, so you can regret only about the time spent.
Well, if you take my opinion, the movie is a rare shit, otherwise you can't tell. The plot is extremely inadequate, the actions of the heroes are dumber than each other. Of course, I understand that it is difficult to expect a sane plot from comedy, especially domestic, and you can forgive a lot for the sake of good jokes, but there is no plot or funny jokes. I personally smiled twice for the whole film, the rest of the time for some reason I wanted to hide my face with my hands in shame. It is doubly disappointing that the film was made with the participation of the film fund, i.e. again, public money is spent on such a slag. Apparently, in FC sit either impenetrable (cut by censorship), who read the script think that this is a good comedy, or someone has brought someone a kickback. It's hard to understand... There is no point in mentioning the plot at least somehow - it is all told in the annotation for the film, and just smeared for an hour and a half with dull Adventures & #39, which practically do not fit into one whole, and can only make schoolchildren laugh, well, or people who are completely inexperienced. The actors are all that crooked and terribly overplay. Two two points still score for the absence of vulgar scenes (several flashing half-naked aunts do not count). Well, for Burunov - although he is not enough, but he smiled a couple of times.
3 out of 10