Back in the 70s in the states we only saw international art films. The only Russian films were Soviet Montage and Tarkovsky. So now we get to see other countries' commercial cinema ie imitations of bad hollywood movies. Acting talent and commitment, production values, screenplay beats and cliches are all present. Criticism: The costuming and hair were too neat. I think its as good as Sands of Iwo, or Heartbreak Ridge but that's small beer.