Row 19

I chose to watch Row 19 because of its short runtime (77 minutes) and because the synopsis sounded interesting. And indeed, it turned out to be an intriguing Russian supernatural thriller with some unexpected plot twists. I often found myself guessing what kind of turn the movie would take next based on the hints we, as viewers, are given, but it was surprisingly difficult.

Some of the characters are quite unique, and if the acting had been better, I would rate this higher. Unfortunately, none of the cast delivers a stellar performance. The emotionless acting might just be the Russian style-who knows? Another annoying aspect, also pointed out by others, is the English voiceover for the little girl. She really sounds like an adult, and I wonder if they couldn't find anyone better suited.

All in all, I could certainly have spent that 1 hour and 17 minutes in a worse way than watching Row 19. I also learned that, in Russia, there's apparently an airline that flies with just a few passengers onboard, even when all other flights are canceled for the day. But putting that peculiar and illogical aspect aside, I enjoyed the movie and would recommend it to anyone looking for a short and entertaining movie experience.