Mir! Druzhba! Zhvachka! (2020– ) User Reviews

bigger than just a story of the "wild Russian 90ies"

[EOneWallKoff · 8/10 · 4 September 2020]

Surprisingly superb achievement in telling a story which seems more than authentic to all who come from those times and simultaneously artistically big enough to speak in a universal language of cinema to all the others. Being also a part of the first above mentioned group can't share how overwhelmingly authentic and touchy this "set the boys free" type of a story is, however need to admit, that present "San'ka's and Jen'ka's" sons and daughters have to face and overcome same challenges all over again. Back to the Future, boys and girls!

Takes you back to a different era

[ssvfolder-1 · 8/10 · 21 October 2021]

This one took me by surprise. I accidently saw an ad on youtube and decided to check it out.

The kids in the show are about the same age as we were back than. It's amazing how this show takes you back even though you weren't technically part of that specific setting in life.

The values, the setting. It all existed at some degree not so long ago. That actually brought up some nostalgic feelings about the era passed by.

The only thing that bothered me was all the drama. I don't think that ANYONE had this much stuff going on in their life.

I took two stars from perfect rating only due to drop in quality in season 2. Alik and Ilya storyline doesn't make much sense. It fits with the rest, but should have been played better.

Zhenya character grew up too fast. They started off with being 14 yrs old and it's been a year. She looks like all grown up and young beautiful woman.

Anyway it's a good experience for everyone. Can't wait for season 3.

One of the best Russian TV shows

[dmitriytsykhonia · 10/10 · 21 May 2020]

Very atmospheric shot. Watch everyone who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s

A new look in the 90s! From overcoming to forgiving.

[SoverniX · 10/10 · 7 March 2021]

One of the best film stories about the 90s. A fascinating story and brilliant actors! I liked the variety of storylines, you watch the story of each character with great interest. Sasha, played by Yegor Gubarev , is a personality that excites with its unpredictability. In each story, the attitude to him varies from strong empathy to hurtful disappointment, depending on the chosen way to solve a particular problem. Naturalness and avoiding patterns is one of the weighty criteria of this series. Although I did not find the period described in the conscious age, it was very exciting to get into its atmosphere. And it is sad to realize how much we have irretrievably lost, surrendering to the power of digitalization. Look at this creation is certainly worth it, regardless of belonging to a particular generation, because here perhaps one of the most important moral principles in the life of every person is revealed. This series is about perseverance, choice, true friendship, overcoming oneself, and mainly about love. A special place in the film is occupied by the grandfather (played by Sergei Stepin) and his difficult fate. My heart ached when, as the story progressed, new "wounds" of his ambiguous past opened up. And in this vein, I would like to add that this picture is even more important - about forgiveness. I tried to describe the series to a friend so that he would watch it, but to my surprise I realized that I could not do it in words. This is the very case when the creators were able to bring something more to the cinema, intangible and wordless, which you feel only when watching and can not express in words alone. Therefore, I believe that this series is worth seeing once to make up your own impression, at least, it will definitely not be a waste of time, even if you do not like Russian cinema.

P.S. I watched all 8 episodes excitedly in one evening and without hesitation put 10 out of 10!

Not bad

[morfindele · 9/10 · 29 November 2020]

Surprisingly good series as for modern Russia. No politics or propaganda. Just story that starts almost as pure childish comedy and then turn into criminal drama.

And very nice music, OST is very good.

So let's wait for the season two.

Disgusting series

[kamazafacka · 1/10 · 18 May 2023]

The world of friendship Gum is a very bad and stupid series.a very empty series in which there is only nostalgia. The best music from that time. Boring and very slow series. Yura Borisov plays very well. Yevgeny Tkachuk plays very well.

Nikita Pavlenko plays very well. The atmosphere of that time in the series is poorly conveyed. A miserable drama.

The creators of the series Mir druzhba Gum made such a bad series that it makes you sick.

I do not recommend watching this TV series."Mir Druzhba Gum" is one of the worst Russian TV series.

Valentina Lyapina plays very badly. Valentina Lyapina is the worst actress I've ever seen.

nice realitstic story

[edemangelforever · 10/10 · 16 September 2023]

This is a very nice film/series, I watched it in one sitting, with pleasure, the film has a lot of funny moments, humor, romance and even pleasant nostalgia as well as very sad moments too!

The actors are all great, the characters are well chosen and the plot is cool!

I won't spoil it, but the series is really worth watching, it's light, and viewing is really enjoyable and puts you in a good mood. This movie is suitable for anyone who loves light humor and an unobtrusive plot to relax while watching.

We are really looking forward to the continuation and hope that the new season will be released soon!

Thank you guys for such light and fun films - they are very enjoyable!