Russkiy Reyd

Like others here I was impressed by the action quotient of this flick. All hand-to-hand fisticuffs, edged weapons, and gunfight sequences were done better then you see in a lot of other similar type movies. Realistic and bloody.

The story however was weak. There was a revenge aspect that was never fully realized along with a somewhat humorous visually realized treatise on Russian real estate transactions. Also an ending that begs for a sequel.

If this same crew had a decent budget and a good script for some project with a MISSION IMPOSSIBLE or DIE HARD type vibe I think they could put out a real winner I would check it out for sure.

I've seen so many combat stories that it's tough to surprise me with new action movies. However, I can confidently say that Denis Kryuchkov's film "Russkiy Reyd" definitely deserves attention, as it features an intriguing, no-holds-barred plot along with brilliantly choreographed fight scenes.

The main character is Nikita, a former special forces soldier, who is put in charge of a squad storming a Russian factory by some important folks. The key here is to act precisely, cohesively, and stick to a meticulously crafted plan. However, Nikita has his own agenda in this story, and he starts waging his own war, which means there will surely be a lot of blood, sweat, and gunfire.

The film comes across as dynamic, engaging, and tense. There are plenty of hand-to-hand battles, and they are all choreographed to the highest standard. What's interesting is that the main stars are professional athletes and stunt performers who also excel as actors. That's a rare find in the action genre! I also loved the cinematography and the soundtrack. They add a stylish touch to the film, which looks truly beautiful and stylish. Overall, it's clear that the creators took this project very seriously.

In conclusion, I'd say "Russkiy Reyd" is a standout example of its genre. It's genuinely interesting, packed with awesome action scenes, and boasts a powerful dramatic finale. This is the kind of movie I enjoy!

Predictable story line. Typical portrayals of Russian stereotypes, but enjoyable anyway. Several of the fight scenes were extremely well choreographed and superbly executed. Several of the fight scenes not so well done. I watched this on DVD and the sound and subtitles were excellent. It was worth watching one time, maybe not two times.

The dumb paper-thin plot and clumsy storytelling are just excuses for having lots of guys beating and shooting each other up. Nothing here really makes much sense. It's just like watching someone playing Tekken and Call of Duty at the same time. That's the only entertainment value you'll get from this.

In full disclosure I do not know much about Russian film making. For me this fun and exciting, and somewhat humorous film, is very unusually shot. There is a lot of action in this martial arts, action, revenger drama about a former soldier seeking revenge against the man who killed his father. Police corruption, organized crime, and toxic masculinity abound in this one. The many fight scenes are good, but filmed in a very "speeded up" way, which somewhat detracts from them; however, it is highly watchable. This made me wonder if this was filmed in a Russian style, or filmed specifically for release outside Russia. This complex me to want to see more Russian action films. The film is subtitled.