This series is great in everything, entertaining and all but i need for them to add subtitles in english atleast because its hard for me to understand, im from Czechia and im learning russian but it would help me improve if they would add the subtitles and for lot of people too because theres a lot of people from other countried that want to watch it and understand it, all my friends that dont speak it tried to undestand it but they cant because its too hard for them, i understand that and all. (i know its hard to translate russian to english because of the slang but its should be done somehow)
17 Reviews
Russia 30 years ago
Semish31 January 2024
"Patsan's Word" is the best Russian TV series of recent years, maybe even decades. Since Brigada, there has been nothing like it, which would have fascinated all people, of all ages and all social groups. It's a big mass flashback that the whole country is immersed in. A massive sense of deja vu.
Ripped dynamic editing, talented actors, lovingly reproduced entourage and atmosphere of those years. The soundtrack that creates a sense of existential and magical atmosphere of what is happening on the background of realistic and truthful cruelty.
The Kazan phenomenon was not in Kazan alone, it was on different scales all over the country. It was a difficult time, a time of broken eras and systems. The Soviet Union was rotting and coming to an end, no one believed in the official ideology anymore, and no one could offer anything new. The guys lived as best they could, and in the absence of structures and hierarchies they created their own. These structures became groups.
Well done, Zhora Kryzhovnikov. A round of applause. This is his magnum opus.
You want to understand something about current Russia? Watch this show. It's the origins, it's part of history, you can't erase it, you can only accept it.
Ripped dynamic editing, talented actors, lovingly reproduced entourage and atmosphere of those years. The soundtrack that creates a sense of existential and magical atmosphere of what is happening on the background of realistic and truthful cruelty.
The Kazan phenomenon was not in Kazan alone, it was on different scales all over the country. It was a difficult time, a time of broken eras and systems. The Soviet Union was rotting and coming to an end, no one believed in the official ideology anymore, and no one could offer anything new. The guys lived as best they could, and in the absence of structures and hierarchies they created their own. These structures became groups.
Well done, Zhora Kryzhovnikov. A round of applause. This is his magnum opus.
You want to understand something about current Russia? Watch this show. It's the origins, it's part of history, you can't erase it, you can only accept it.
Mix of Breaking Bad and West Side Story
nzgprws18 December 2023
If you are a fan of Breaking Bad, this series might be a must-watch for you. A young boy from a low-income family, being bullied in school, decides to join a neighborhood gang, looking for protection and to assert himself on the streets. From a homeboy, Andrey transforms into a gang fighter who goes head to head with anyone standing in the way. Through surprising small and bigs wins, Andrey evolves as a person, somewhat resembling Walter White's path. A string of violent events between competing gangs results in senseless deaths and makes the violence spiral. Tragedies unfolding in each episode change the main characters radically. Despite the dark and sometimes distressing outcomes, the authors managed to maintain a perspective similar to West Side Story, making the price of the right and wrong choices clear.
This is a very difficult show to watch. For some it is a tv show for others that was a real life. I feel it should be initialized - BASED ON A TRUE STORY.
REDLINE000717 December 2023
It is very hard to comprehend one man's struggles without being in his shoes. I want to apologize for my English, I used to skip those English classes back in the 80s. I will not lie or create a big story of my review but I'll tell you this. I was born at one time like that, I grew up during those times, on a similar street, similar school, same lifestyle but in a different part of the USSR. Yes, our life was going around three places, school, street and our flat/parents (oh and yes "podval/underground). Our parents had enough on their plate so we never saw them, they worked hard only to lose everything in 1991. Many mothers committed suicide, and fathers drank themselves and slept outside apartment doors in soiled clothing, slowly coming to an end. It was an era of big government workers driving in their Volga's who had salami in their fridges and the rest of us. Kids used to play "seagulls" meaning storming the fridge of the friend who got such parents. We used to play "fanticki" It's a game you hit with your palm on top of chewing gum wrap to collect it. I didn't see that game in this movie, maybe producers would include it in the future seasons of this show (I hope). Do you remember guys we used to say ching gis han, chin giz han sitting on the cold concrete stairs of your school, on a break, playing your Contra or Terminator cool colourful chewing gum wraps, you hit with your palm on top of the stash and what falls on one side is yours if not your opponent gets it? The same was for everything else, the old can of Pepsi or Coca-Cola collection on a wall, or the plokat/poster of the Kino rock group. If you got a new bicycle, some older "starshiki" older guys come to you like "Hey cho takoi bike you have, give it to me for one day to ride around". Next, you see that bike being traded outside of "rayon, ulitsa/street/block" bye-bye bicycle. You come home without the bike, Dad gets mad and beats you with his leather belt from his pants, and your mother is crying, covering you with her body. Then you stand in the "ugl" corner of the room for hours paying your debts. Starsheki/pahani what we used to call older guys, always come to get something from you, but we were never angry, it was kind of one region, everyone knew each other like a brother to brother. I knew one day starsheki would save me when some fat boy from a higher grade came to me in the washroom to take my chewing gum or money etc. Later, pink blazers/malinivie pidjaki started coming up, stores with Asian chewing gums, videotape recorder TV centers yes just like in the movie, you pay 1 ruble and watch a movie with 30 guys. The new Asian 8-bit game consoles replaced old Russian tape loud-noise gaming machines. Hi-Tek 8-bit gaming console with yellow cartridges you stick on the top of a gray console "pristavka" we called them. After watching this TV series I have so many memories back in my head, now in my late age I feel like I lost those memories forever. Slova patsana opened the long shut door to the dusty soviet era memory section in my brain, I wish you'd have the same result. Like oh my goodness the music, Nochnoe Rondevu Chris Kelmi, Lambada just because of this show now I have collected all of those old tracks. The 80s were very difficult for the USSR, and the 90s were even harder. With perestroika came fast money, someone made millions by selling "okorochka" chicken legs, then he was shot in the hallway of his building. Some made quick money by opening gas stations, if they didn't pay "za krishu" for cover, then it was the same experience for them too, one shot from a TT pistol and killed men found all over the city/country. The new "kommersant" and "blotnie", tv news used to call them. Sometimes it was a single man hit, other times the whole family paid the price. People got killed during the late 80,90 and 2000s "pachkami" lots" they used to say.
For everyone who grows up during those times, this movie will be back to the past on "mashina vremeni"/ a time machine. For everyone else, I doubt you'd understand it. We live in a world where movies like Barbie make one man billion-dollar richer. On the other part of the globe, kids sniff shoe glue so their tummies won't hurt. I guess many people grow up with Barbie dollhouses, for the rest of us, we have the "Word of a Boy/Slovo Patsana" TV series. It is a different world we are living in right now, those who made it through the old years are super rich and their kids live in the UK England. Others who have tried to get to the truth are long gone and bear a heavy stone on top of 6 feet under. Many good people perish fighting for a better future. I celebrate this movie with memories of all fallen good souls wherever you are in this world, and their loved ones, families, and friends. I wish the world to become a better, cleaner place without bullying, hate or aggression. I wish that one day your kids would go to school, and later work without fear, and the world will be a fair, honest, place full of love and laughter.
P. S.
Ya vernus' - Igor Talkov, Blood Type - KINO, Good Night - KINO.
These three songs are from two songwriters from that era, if you translate the lyrics you'd think they were the type of silent movement of the "change for the better" artists, Igor Talkov as Victor Tsoi/KINO like many artists from those years died under strange circumstances. I hope that songs from those artists will be included in the future seasons of the TV series.
For everyone who grows up during those times, this movie will be back to the past on "mashina vremeni"/ a time machine. For everyone else, I doubt you'd understand it. We live in a world where movies like Barbie make one man billion-dollar richer. On the other part of the globe, kids sniff shoe glue so their tummies won't hurt. I guess many people grow up with Barbie dollhouses, for the rest of us, we have the "Word of a Boy/Slovo Patsana" TV series. It is a different world we are living in right now, those who made it through the old years are super rich and their kids live in the UK England. Others who have tried to get to the truth are long gone and bear a heavy stone on top of 6 feet under. Many good people perish fighting for a better future. I celebrate this movie with memories of all fallen good souls wherever you are in this world, and their loved ones, families, and friends. I wish the world to become a better, cleaner place without bullying, hate or aggression. I wish that one day your kids would go to school, and later work without fear, and the world will be a fair, honest, place full of love and laughter.
P. S.
Ya vernus' - Igor Talkov, Blood Type - KINO, Good Night - KINO.
These three songs are from two songwriters from that era, if you translate the lyrics you'd think they were the type of silent movement of the "change for the better" artists, Igor Talkov as Victor Tsoi/KINO like many artists from those years died under strange circumstances. I hope that songs from those artists will be included in the future seasons of the TV series.
It's genuine
aay-028402 December 2023
The series covers the so called "The Kazan phenomenon" of the teenager gangs of Tatarstan of 1970s-2020s. I moved to Kazan in the 90s when the "Asphalt wars" period had already been over, but I know many things about it anyway as I still live here and I can confirm the screenplay is very accurate in details. It's also incredibly well shot and played. I would only add that among the characters pictured there are too many ethnic Russians. The real gangs were of mixed ethnic origin of course, but the majority of members, especially the leaders, were Tatars. I highly recommend watching it for everyone and not just for those who want to learn more about the late Soviet Union and why it broke up.
Dayu Zub
Okcult-Ivan12 December 2023
If you're born in the 2000s, you will understand half of it. If you're not from USSR/Russia, you will understand nothing of it.
Everything that is happening in this, has very deep roots and meanings but the authors didn't even bother to explain anything. They just did this film, these series. And it's up to the intellectual potential of people to grasp, or to simply dismiss, superficially calling it "just another gopnik story".
Meanwhile this, is the story of two of the most important generations of people. Those parents/broken families and their children. Today in their 60s and 40s, rebuilding back an entire country, from nothing, from rubble and dirt to an economical wonder that will reach its almost full potential in the next ten years... Their kids will complete it.... From a videosalon chair to the creation of entirely new industries.
Everything that is happening in this, has very deep roots and meanings but the authors didn't even bother to explain anything. They just did this film, these series. And it's up to the intellectual potential of people to grasp, or to simply dismiss, superficially calling it "just another gopnik story".
Meanwhile this, is the story of two of the most important generations of people. Those parents/broken families and their children. Today in their 60s and 40s, rebuilding back an entire country, from nothing, from rubble and dirt to an economical wonder that will reach its almost full potential in the next ten years... Their kids will complete it.... From a videosalon chair to the creation of entirely new industries.
Precise
kutanov22 November 2023
Russia is not a favorable topic recently due to the war with Ukraine, but this series is worth watching even now.
Provincial Kazan, late 80s. The Soviet Union mindset and style of living are falling apart (arguably, it only ever existed on Soviet TV). The grip of the Communist Party is already loose. There is nothing substantial inside, only rituals.
The protagonist gets robbed and beaten on his school commute by a local youth gang member. Adults have nothing to offer him besides an extra dose of propaganda. It's not something that the party really cares about. Some down-to-earth militia officers see the problem but can do nothing. According to Soviet laws of that time, young gang members are free to go until they kill someone. That's what adult criminals quickly start to abuse. They organize hierarchical gangs of teenagers, offering them protection and some sort of moral codex. But the codex isn't set on paper, and thugs can interpret it however they like. What comes next is the classical story of any gang film in the world. The spiral of violence is starting to spin.
The series tries to portray the epoch surgically. The scenarist did a terrific job. Slang, music, costumes, actors' play - everything is perfect. Unfortunately, the series is rooted too deep in history, and to fully enjoy it, you should be aware of the late Soviet Union. But anyway, highly recommended.
Provincial Kazan, late 80s. The Soviet Union mindset and style of living are falling apart (arguably, it only ever existed on Soviet TV). The grip of the Communist Party is already loose. There is nothing substantial inside, only rituals.
The protagonist gets robbed and beaten on his school commute by a local youth gang member. Adults have nothing to offer him besides an extra dose of propaganda. It's not something that the party really cares about. Some down-to-earth militia officers see the problem but can do nothing. According to Soviet laws of that time, young gang members are free to go until they kill someone. That's what adult criminals quickly start to abuse. They organize hierarchical gangs of teenagers, offering them protection and some sort of moral codex. But the codex isn't set on paper, and thugs can interpret it however they like. What comes next is the classical story of any gang film in the world. The spiral of violence is starting to spin.
The series tries to portray the epoch surgically. The scenarist did a terrific job. Slang, music, costumes, actors' play - everything is perfect. Unfortunately, the series is rooted too deep in history, and to fully enjoy it, you should be aware of the late Soviet Union. But anyway, highly recommended.
Cool insight to the life of the Patsany
mielander2 March 2024
Loved the story, I learned a lot from it. I wasn't familiar with this topic before and I feel this TV show has given me a highly immersive, brutal and raw experience in it.
Disliked how the music was repetitive, especially in the first couple of episodes. Later episodes involved more songs in the cycle, so it was more okay. Cuts were a bit weird sometimes. Very unusually timed, reminding me of Youtube video montage techniques.
I seriously recommend having a slang dictionary with you if you're watching with English subtitles and don't know much about Tatarstan criminal world.
Overall good TV show 👍
Disliked how the music was repetitive, especially in the first couple of episodes. Later episodes involved more songs in the cycle, so it was more okay. Cuts were a bit weird sometimes. Very unusually timed, reminding me of Youtube video montage techniques.
I seriously recommend having a slang dictionary with you if you're watching with English subtitles and don't know much about Tatarstan criminal world.
Overall good TV show 👍
Slova Patsana
snoducky23 December 2023
An accurate representation of a lost generation.
This is a perfect illustration of that time, the music(really sets the mood through the movie), the atmosphere, the friendship, the injustice, the language and the gangs. This movie is filmed with movement, atmosphere and colour. The show shows how although the gangs are dangerous, aggressive, violent and sometimes unnecessary they have history behind them. Kids back then were alone, parents didn't spend much time and kids were stuck with a lot of spare time so they made gangs with other people like them, eventually this was cemented in teenage lives and many people were scarred by these gangs. This show shows how you have to understand one's life before judging them, all the people in this show had reason for their actions, in reality the kids are nice and genuine but misunderstood by society causing an imbalance between them and adults. Another aspect of the movie is death, how it was a common occurrence back then in gangs. Each time someone passed away in this show it's conveyed in a very touching, vivid, real and impactful manner. In conclusion this show reveals the sad reality of back then and nowadays truth is something we can rarely find, that's why I respect and appreciate this show.
This is a perfect illustration of that time, the music(really sets the mood through the movie), the atmosphere, the friendship, the injustice, the language and the gangs. This movie is filmed with movement, atmosphere and colour. The show shows how although the gangs are dangerous, aggressive, violent and sometimes unnecessary they have history behind them. Kids back then were alone, parents didn't spend much time and kids were stuck with a lot of spare time so they made gangs with other people like them, eventually this was cemented in teenage lives and many people were scarred by these gangs. This show shows how you have to understand one's life before judging them, all the people in this show had reason for their actions, in reality the kids are nice and genuine but misunderstood by society causing an imbalance between them and adults. Another aspect of the movie is death, how it was a common occurrence back then in gangs. Each time someone passed away in this show it's conveyed in a very touching, vivid, real and impactful manner. In conclusion this show reveals the sad reality of back then and nowadays truth is something we can rarely find, that's why I respect and appreciate this show.
Mediocrity
don_adamov23 December 2023
The atmosphere of the late 80s in the series is recreated very accurately: devastation, poverty, queues for alcohol, video salons... Everything is so. The only thing is that it does not feel like the action is developing in a multi-million city - they went overboard with conventions, unfolding the action in a couple of courtyards and interiors.
The cast is good. Yankovsky and Kologrivy have long proved that they are excellent actors, Burunov is wonderful. Young people are good too. The only exceptions are Krasovskaya and Alexandrova. The first one is absolutely inert and does not play, and the second one just fiercely overplays (and strictly speaking, she is a very bad artist). And yes, I remembered that, in fact, she mostly played at Mr. Kryzhovnikov's and continued even after the divorce. Is this his gestalt closure or Stockholm syndrome? I don't understand.
But by and large it is not clear what they are playing. The heroes have a sleeper instead of an arch. Yes - the hero's sleeper, along which he travels from point A to B, sweeping away logic and common sense along the way. And there is no development of the image. At the same time, without doing anything good, there are no positive characters at all. This is quite acceptable to oneself, but with a good story they could perform - depict noir. But this is not noir, but blackness.
A typical blackie, which was shown at one time in a number of criminal TV series. This was especially evident at the climax of the story. Not only is it shot very clumsily, but it is also predictable. Or the episode with grandma, which seemed scary to everyone. Seriously? Yes, "Cargo 200" is much scarier. And this is a maximum of a children's horror story and nothing more, let alone a lack of empathy.
Comparison with the best crime dramas is simply inappropriate here. And when, in an interview, the disrespectful director stated that the screenwriter of the project loves the Godfather and, apparently, wants to make a trilogy himself, he begins to feel a strong "haha". The same Vova Adidas is an attempt at allusion to Danila Bagrov. But only very weak and not convincing. And if you look closely, you can see many more such borrowings - the authors play quotes, but do not understand their meaning, as well as they cannot really express their thoughts - it is not clear why it is impossible to prescribe interesting images, life situations. Solid cardboard. Not to mention the fact that the story of the "Kazan phenomenon" was presented in 2 minutes in gallop and Europe mode, which would be better not to do.
To be fair, the creators absolutely cannot be blamed for romanticizing crime. Heroes do exceptionally bad things and get punished for it. But only the authors do not really explain the essence of their idea: is it about karma or what? The authors did not bother to clarify.
And in general, I think that an adult sane person will not find any value for himself in this craft, not to mention the fact that he knows "what is good and what is bad." I would like to remind you separately that the rating is 18+, therefore I do not consider another target audience.
This is an empty, meaningless, overrated and unprincipled work, which was promoted as a brilliant discovery even before its release. It has happened more than once, but it is not clear why people are still being led and believe.
The cast is good. Yankovsky and Kologrivy have long proved that they are excellent actors, Burunov is wonderful. Young people are good too. The only exceptions are Krasovskaya and Alexandrova. The first one is absolutely inert and does not play, and the second one just fiercely overplays (and strictly speaking, she is a very bad artist). And yes, I remembered that, in fact, she mostly played at Mr. Kryzhovnikov's and continued even after the divorce. Is this his gestalt closure or Stockholm syndrome? I don't understand.
But by and large it is not clear what they are playing. The heroes have a sleeper instead of an arch. Yes - the hero's sleeper, along which he travels from point A to B, sweeping away logic and common sense along the way. And there is no development of the image. At the same time, without doing anything good, there are no positive characters at all. This is quite acceptable to oneself, but with a good story they could perform - depict noir. But this is not noir, but blackness.
A typical blackie, which was shown at one time in a number of criminal TV series. This was especially evident at the climax of the story. Not only is it shot very clumsily, but it is also predictable. Or the episode with grandma, which seemed scary to everyone. Seriously? Yes, "Cargo 200" is much scarier. And this is a maximum of a children's horror story and nothing more, let alone a lack of empathy.
Comparison with the best crime dramas is simply inappropriate here. And when, in an interview, the disrespectful director stated that the screenwriter of the project loves the Godfather and, apparently, wants to make a trilogy himself, he begins to feel a strong "haha". The same Vova Adidas is an attempt at allusion to Danila Bagrov. But only very weak and not convincing. And if you look closely, you can see many more such borrowings - the authors play quotes, but do not understand their meaning, as well as they cannot really express their thoughts - it is not clear why it is impossible to prescribe interesting images, life situations. Solid cardboard. Not to mention the fact that the story of the "Kazan phenomenon" was presented in 2 minutes in gallop and Europe mode, which would be better not to do.
To be fair, the creators absolutely cannot be blamed for romanticizing crime. Heroes do exceptionally bad things and get punished for it. But only the authors do not really explain the essence of their idea: is it about karma or what? The authors did not bother to clarify.
And in general, I think that an adult sane person will not find any value for himself in this craft, not to mention the fact that he knows "what is good and what is bad." I would like to remind you separately that the rating is 18+, therefore I do not consider another target audience.
This is an empty, meaningless, overrated and unprincipled work, which was promoted as a brilliant discovery even before its release. It has happened more than once, but it is not clear why people are still being led and believe.
Worth watching.
olgaljalja13 December 2023
Very well made series. It was very scary and difficult period for everyone who lived in Soviet Union. It was a freefall for country society, morals etc. I am not romanticizing. I lived true it. In different region of the country. I remember how scary it was sometimes to go outside for a girl of 15.
It is brutal but so it was life back then. Poor parents had no idea how their kids were surviving in the daily bases. Half of them didn't realize that system was breaking and there is nobody to protect them or theirs kids.
I am very happy that the youth of today had never experienced anything like that.
I think people should watch this show, to make sure that something like that would never happen again.
It is brutal but so it was life back then. Poor parents had no idea how their kids were surviving in the daily bases. Half of them didn't realize that system was breaking and there is nobody to protect them or theirs kids.
I am very happy that the youth of today had never experienced anything like that.
I think people should watch this show, to make sure that something like that would never happen again.
The Patsans don't apologize.
deadokx15 December 2023
"Slovo patsana" gives an excellent idea of a lost generation - frightened, confused, trying new and unknown things at the turn of the century, on the border of two states, one of which does not really exist yet. "Here it will soon be like in America, and maybe even better," says Ivan Yankovsky's hero optimistically. Optimism is the property of authorities.
There is no and, it seems, no happy ending is expected for the characters in the series. Once they take the path of crime, young guys are doomed to either answer to the law or to their conscience for the rest of their lives. In perestroika Kazan, man is a wolf to man, the strong are always right, especially if he has reinforcement in his hands. However, even wolves gather in packs, because the real threat to their world is the one that "supplies the Stingers to the spirits."
There is no and, it seems, no happy ending is expected for the characters in the series. Once they take the path of crime, young guys are doomed to either answer to the law or to their conscience for the rest of their lives. In perestroika Kazan, man is a wolf to man, the strong are always right, especially if he has reinforcement in his hands. However, even wolves gather in packs, because the real threat to their world is the one that "supplies the Stingers to the spirits."
They say that "Boys don't say "sorry""
misterstar5 March 2024
Warning: Spoilers
"The Boy's Word. Blood on the Asphalt" is a film that deserves the attention of every fan of dramatic cinema. He attracts the attention of the audience from the first minutes and does not let go until the end, expanding the boundaries of traditional cinema. This is an exciting crime drama that immerses the viewer into the world of street life and the complex relationships of the characters.
* The idea of the film is to show the period of street gangs in 1989 in Kazan. Andrey from an intelligent family, wanting to help his friend with English, gets into a street gang. He gets involved in the underworld, but finds friends and support there. The film raises difficult moral questions and makes the characters experience the inner struggle. Dramatic events and realistic life circumstances make it unique and exciting.
* The dialogues in the film are worked out to the smallest detail and convey the atmosphere of that time. They are filled with the truth of life and genuine emotional tension. For example, Andrei's conversation with his mother after he gets into a fight for the first time shows the complex relationship between mother and son, as well as how Andrei is trying to find his place in this world.
* Acting in the film is one of its main advantages. Leon Kemstach, Ruzil Minekaev, Ivan Yankovsky and other actors have created vivid and convincing images that the audience will remember for a long time. Each character is worked out to the smallest detail, which makes them even more real and alive. Their elaboration and persuasiveness make the viewer experience each scene together with the characters.
* Director Zhora Gooseberry was able to make a film that touches the hearts of the audience, making them think. He created a real work of art, where each scene has a deep meaning and emotional intensity. The camera skillfully conveys tension and dramatic moments, creating a unique atmosphere of the film. This film immerses the viewer into the world of the main characters, forcing them to go through all the trials with them. The director's work of Zhora Kryzhovnikov is a real masterpiece worthy of admiration.
* The film scripts written by Zhora Gooseberry, Andrey Zolotarev, Robert Garaev are full of drama, unpredictability, and truth about life. Each scene is filled with tension, dramaturgically constructed, making you think about important life values. The relationship between the characters, their internal conflicts, are skillfully revealed. The narrative is logical, captures the viewer from the first minutes to the finale.
* Yuri Korobeynikov's camerawork deserves special attention. Every frame in the film is thought out and executed at a high professional level, which makes the film even more vivid and memorable. He managed to convey the atmosphere of street life with incredible precision and depth. For example, the scene in which Andrey and Marat run through the night city shows the beauty and danger of the streets of Kazan.
* The musical accompaniment in the film creates a unique atmosphere that helps the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the world of the characters and experience all the emotions with them. Great music highlights the emotional moments of the film, adding extra depth and atmosphere. For example, the musical theme that sounds during the scene in which Andrei and Marat are sitting on the roof and talking about life emphasizes their friendship and mutual understanding.
* The editing, frame composition and special effects in the film are done very professionally, which gives the picture more dynamics and naturalness. Special effects emphasize the realism of the plot and capture the viewer's attention. For example, a car chase scene perfectly conveys the tension and danger of the situation. For this, the film deserves special praise.
* Comparison with other films.
The film resembles such films as "Brother" and "Brother 2", "Voroshilov Sharpshooter" and "Limita", which also shows the complex relationships between teenagers and adults, problems of violence and crime. However, this film stands out for its atmosphere and style, as well as its deep immersion into the world of street gangs. For example, unlike "Brother", where the main character is a professional killer, in "The Word of the Kid" the main character is a teenager who is trying to find his place in the world of crime.
* The film is notable for its originality, realism and logical narrative. It touches on important topics of life and causes serious thoughts from the audience. The film explores topics relevant to society and does so with respect and deep understanding. For example, the film shows how difficult social conditions and lack of prospects can push young people on a criminal path.
The film captures from the first minutes and does not let go until the very end. The viewing takes place in one go, as the plot is filled with unpredictable twists and drama. Watching this movie takes place in one go, without giving you the opportunity to get distracted, which makes it even more exciting, interesting and exciting.
* Advantages and disadvantages.
Bright acting, an exciting plot and a convincing atmosphere are the main advantages of the film. However, some scenes may seem too violent and naturalistic, which may cause a negative reaction from some viewers.
* Personal impressions.
Personally, this film left a deep impression on me. From the very beginning to the end, the plot fascinated and did not let go. I was amazed by the complexity of the plot, the characters of the characters and the skill of the actors. This film made me think about the importance of friendship and relationships. He shows that even in difficult situations it is necessary to be true to your principles and preserve humanity. I recommend this film to anyone who loves drama and crime films.
"The kid's word. Blood on the asphalt" is a film drama that combines intrigue, drama and everyday truth. I am sure that fans of drama and crime will appreciate this film. I will definitely review it in anticipation of the release of the next seasons, as this movie, saturated with meaning and emotions, will evoke a lively response and will remain in memory for a long time.
* The idea of the film is to show the period of street gangs in 1989 in Kazan. Andrey from an intelligent family, wanting to help his friend with English, gets into a street gang. He gets involved in the underworld, but finds friends and support there. The film raises difficult moral questions and makes the characters experience the inner struggle. Dramatic events and realistic life circumstances make it unique and exciting.
* The dialogues in the film are worked out to the smallest detail and convey the atmosphere of that time. They are filled with the truth of life and genuine emotional tension. For example, Andrei's conversation with his mother after he gets into a fight for the first time shows the complex relationship between mother and son, as well as how Andrei is trying to find his place in this world.
* Acting in the film is one of its main advantages. Leon Kemstach, Ruzil Minekaev, Ivan Yankovsky and other actors have created vivid and convincing images that the audience will remember for a long time. Each character is worked out to the smallest detail, which makes them even more real and alive. Their elaboration and persuasiveness make the viewer experience each scene together with the characters.
- Leon Kemstach, aka Andrey, transforms from a quiet teenager to a brave lawbreaker throughout the story. The actor perfectly conveys the feelings and inner struggle of the hero, making his image realistic. The key moment reflecting this transformation is the scene of Andrei's first fight with another teenager. It illustrates his desire to prove his worth among new friends.
- Ruzil Minekaev perfectly embodied the image of Marat, the bright and charismatic leader of the gang. Minekaev conveyed a complex psychological portrait of his hero, making him truly memorable. The scene in which Marat reveals his vulnerable side to Andrey looks especially convincing, demonstrating that even under a cruel mask there is a man hiding.
- Ivan Yankovsky, in the role of Slava, showed his acting talents. He perfectly showed how the character is torn between friendship and betrayal. The scene where Andrey is abandoned by Slava reflects his inner conflict and fear of losing his position in the gang.
- Anastasia Krasovskaya, who played Andrei's mother, demonstrated her talent. Her character is a strong and independent woman who protects her son from crime. Krasovskaya masterfully conveyed all the feelings and experiences of the heroine, making her image real. One of the scenes in which Andrei's mother begs him not to return to the gang reflects her fear and helplessness.
* Director Zhora Gooseberry was able to make a film that touches the hearts of the audience, making them think. He created a real work of art, where each scene has a deep meaning and emotional intensity. The camera skillfully conveys tension and dramatic moments, creating a unique atmosphere of the film. This film immerses the viewer into the world of the main characters, forcing them to go through all the trials with them. The director's work of Zhora Kryzhovnikov is a real masterpiece worthy of admiration.
* The film scripts written by Zhora Gooseberry, Andrey Zolotarev, Robert Garaev are full of drama, unpredictability, and truth about life. Each scene is filled with tension, dramaturgically constructed, making you think about important life values. The relationship between the characters, their internal conflicts, are skillfully revealed. The narrative is logical, captures the viewer from the first minutes to the finale.
* Yuri Korobeynikov's camerawork deserves special attention. Every frame in the film is thought out and executed at a high professional level, which makes the film even more vivid and memorable. He managed to convey the atmosphere of street life with incredible precision and depth. For example, the scene in which Andrey and Marat run through the night city shows the beauty and danger of the streets of Kazan.
* The musical accompaniment in the film creates a unique atmosphere that helps the viewer to fully immerse themselves in the world of the characters and experience all the emotions with them. Great music highlights the emotional moments of the film, adding extra depth and atmosphere. For example, the musical theme that sounds during the scene in which Andrei and Marat are sitting on the roof and talking about life emphasizes their friendship and mutual understanding.
* The editing, frame composition and special effects in the film are done very professionally, which gives the picture more dynamics and naturalness. Special effects emphasize the realism of the plot and capture the viewer's attention. For example, a car chase scene perfectly conveys the tension and danger of the situation. For this, the film deserves special praise.
* Comparison with other films.
The film resembles such films as "Brother" and "Brother 2", "Voroshilov Sharpshooter" and "Limita", which also shows the complex relationships between teenagers and adults, problems of violence and crime. However, this film stands out for its atmosphere and style, as well as its deep immersion into the world of street gangs. For example, unlike "Brother", where the main character is a professional killer, in "The Word of the Kid" the main character is a teenager who is trying to find his place in the world of crime.
* The film is notable for its originality, realism and logical narrative. It touches on important topics of life and causes serious thoughts from the audience. The film explores topics relevant to society and does so with respect and deep understanding. For example, the film shows how difficult social conditions and lack of prospects can push young people on a criminal path.
The film captures from the first minutes and does not let go until the very end. The viewing takes place in one go, as the plot is filled with unpredictable twists and drama. Watching this movie takes place in one go, without giving you the opportunity to get distracted, which makes it even more exciting, interesting and exciting.
* Advantages and disadvantages.
Bright acting, an exciting plot and a convincing atmosphere are the main advantages of the film. However, some scenes may seem too violent and naturalistic, which may cause a negative reaction from some viewers.
* Personal impressions.
Personally, this film left a deep impression on me. From the very beginning to the end, the plot fascinated and did not let go. I was amazed by the complexity of the plot, the characters of the characters and the skill of the actors. This film made me think about the importance of friendship and relationships. He shows that even in difficult situations it is necessary to be true to your principles and preserve humanity. I recommend this film to anyone who loves drama and crime films.
"The kid's word. Blood on the asphalt" is a film drama that combines intrigue, drama and everyday truth. I am sure that fans of drama and crime will appreciate this film. I will definitely review it in anticipation of the release of the next seasons, as this movie, saturated with meaning and emotions, will evoke a lively response and will remain in memory for a long time.
A realistic portrayal of life in Russia during the 80s and 90s.
sidojay3 April 2024
A realistic depiction of what was happening in Russia in the 80s and 90s. If you know people who lived there during that time, they will basically tell you the same thing. Good actors must also be familiar with the street life to better understand the series. Characters of interest essentially show how everyone looks out for their own interests within every part of society and how everyone reveals their true selves in difficult situations they face. The same music repeats at various points throughout the episodes. At first, it seems tedious, but watching the series as a whole, it feels fitting. I could say it's akin to the lives of the heroes, where every day repeats like a cycle that keeps narrowing until each hero's catharsis arrives.
not the usual tv serie
pupillogiorgio4 March 2024
Pretty intense stories well acted. A real time travel into USSR era . I am Italian but interested in Russian culture and I could not asked for more. The story unfolds at fast pace, gripping, the life of people in that era is depicted with almost documentary style quality, the soundtrack is a trip into contemporary russian music, the choice of tracks is perfect . There is a lot to liste, to watch and to re watch. So many details that are difficult to catch, so even a second view can help to understand more this masterpiece. I recommend also some other masterpieces such as Leviathan, The Return.
A show that will explain people from western Europe why Russians don't smile that much
andreevoleg-3594227 December 2023
First of all the show is +18. Secondly it is multifaceted and probably won't be as enjoyable for people outside the former USSR. Nevertheless if you like high quality crime drama movies such as Godfather, Scarface, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels etc, this will be a show for you. The best part about the show is that it was intended to be as close to real life USSR of 1989 as possible which creates nostalgia for people that lived in those troubled times. Also, it contains many opposing characters that help you chose sides and has I would say at least 6 main characters with their own storyline, opinion, role and place inside the story. In my opinion these TV series are about the reappearance of capitalism in Russia but also the fun and the pain people endured during those times.
Too predictable
dvxdxv14 December 2023
Nice decorations, a few young talented actors looks naturally, especially in first and second series.
But scenario... definitely not Shawshank redemption or Parasites.
You can easily predict a few steps later. Most of them are still scratching their heads, permanently fail.
I like Komsomol ostentation - as they obey their rules just on the public, while young gangsters really trying to behave according their cruel street rules. Lenin quotes in the conference but then naked relaxed communists party in Sauna
In general series worth to watching, especially 1-2 parts.
It will be pity, if creators will continue this series too much.
But scenario... definitely not Shawshank redemption or Parasites.
You can easily predict a few steps later. Most of them are still scratching their heads, permanently fail.
I like Komsomol ostentation - as they obey their rules just on the public, while young gangsters really trying to behave according their cruel street rules. Lenin quotes in the conference but then naked relaxed communists party in Sauna
In general series worth to watching, especially 1-2 parts.
It will be pity, if creators will continue this series too much.
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