6/10
Great addition to the war genre.
26 March 2020
Also known as 'Panfilov's 28 Men' and 'Panfilov's 28 Soldiers'. Funded by donations from over 35,000 people, it's amazing what they have accomplished for only $1.7 million. (Take note, Hollywood!)

Wow, there's a lot of dialogue here. But honestly, I found the dialogue interesting, appropriate and also very funny at times. It takes a while for the action to come, but when it does, it's awesome. The fight scenes are up close and personal. The photography, cinematography and score are very good.

This is an uncomplicated, simplistic story, easy to follow and a pleasure to watch. There are no twists. What you see is what you get and it is wonderful. The German army is the antagonist and the protagonist is a handful of Russian soldiers just trying to stay alive, or die protecting their homeland. There's some incredible tank scenes I haven't seen before in a war movie.

This is a stunning cinematic piece and a great addition to the war genre.
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