justinwest-14208

This episode is easily the best of the first 4. Obviously it's not perfect, the dialogue has some rough hits, but overall this episode is easily the funniest and the best climax and the most character development.

The characters are easily the most likable character Star Wars has produced in a long time. Especially Niel!! That character is so funny. I love the characters ideal diaspora between the warrior girl and Niel. Loved their monologue and relationship.

I will say the only thing that was bad other than some dialogue was the pace. I will admit it moves very quickly when it could use some exposition and little bit more time with Jude Law's Character.

A movie is a movie because it spreads a message or tells a story. While obvious this movie takes a western point of view of Russia that doesn't mean the movie can't be enjoyed for the story told.

Plot: 9/10 The plot of the movie takes place at the Battle of Stalingrad, considered to be the bloodiest battle of all history. While it is obvious it takes a western point of view of Russia that overexaggerates the social and military climate during World War II, the movie does a good job at truly shows the horrid effects of war and the general cult-like behavior in the USSR under Stalin.

Ending: 10/10 One of the best parts of the movie is the ending, especially the monologue of Danilov. It shows the conflict that was evident in Soviet society.

Dialogue: 9/10 Had some lows but the monologue by Danilov at the end is perfect and had some really good highs.

Characters: 8/10 The relationship between Tania and Danilov and Vassilli is a little uninteresting at points but overall still likeable characters.

Acting: 9/10 Jude Law and Ed Harris do a great job at being enemies.

Pacing: 2/10 One of the only major complaints I have of this movie is the pacing. The pacing is all over the place throughout the movie. Very fast without getting enough time with the characters or the historical context (probably factoring from it taking place in one of the biggest battles of all time). The ending had very good pacing however.

Effects: 9/10 Very good practical effects.

Music: 7/10 Nothing too outstanding but fits pretty well and doesn't take away anything from the movie.