The three stories presented are all entertaining and ultimately pleasing.
To me the first one is definitely the best. It's like watching the classics of Charlie Chaplin only updated to the Soviet reality, with witty dialogues, and with tons of fresh ideas. What is more, at least three actors participating in this one are heroes of the WWII, who killed fascists and were real soldiers with bloody combat experience. Usually it's vice versa: some on-screen macho absolutely not experienced in war action pretends to be tough. And here we have tough guys who play funny roles and do it better than most hardened comedians.
The scene in the bus, the chase extravaganza (Fedya transforming into a Papuan is something to watch), the battle on the construction site, the scenes of hot stuff drinking secretly - everything here is ridiculous to the core. Oh, and "the wooden mackintosh"! It's got tons of one-liners, so you can sit and write them down one by one while saying: "Please, s-llll-ower, I'm trying to write, eek!" These are not spoilers - these are highlights for me personally. And of course there are many more.
One important remark should be mentioned: such movies are for all viewers. Quite sure that little kids will be laughing like hell during this one. And there are moral lessons too - in each story.
Enjoy - it's something you will never find in western or asian films. Cannot rate it lower than the highest mark: a 10 out of 10. Thanks for reading.
To me the first one is definitely the best. It's like watching the classics of Charlie Chaplin only updated to the Soviet reality, with witty dialogues, and with tons of fresh ideas. What is more, at least three actors participating in this one are heroes of the WWII, who killed fascists and were real soldiers with bloody combat experience. Usually it's vice versa: some on-screen macho absolutely not experienced in war action pretends to be tough. And here we have tough guys who play funny roles and do it better than most hardened comedians.
The scene in the bus, the chase extravaganza (Fedya transforming into a Papuan is something to watch), the battle on the construction site, the scenes of hot stuff drinking secretly - everything here is ridiculous to the core. Oh, and "the wooden mackintosh"! It's got tons of one-liners, so you can sit and write them down one by one while saying: "Please, s-llll-ower, I'm trying to write, eek!" These are not spoilers - these are highlights for me personally. And of course there are many more.
One important remark should be mentioned: such movies are for all viewers. Quite sure that little kids will be laughing like hell during this one. And there are moral lessons too - in each story.
Enjoy - it's something you will never find in western or asian films. Cannot rate it lower than the highest mark: a 10 out of 10. Thanks for reading.