FilmfriendMaris
Joined Dec 2019
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FilmfriendMaris's rating
After the 3rd season I can say some things about the series:
Some reviews make it look like someone forced the reviewers to watch it/finish it and it was so bad. I disagree. It is a completely decent show.
The Emily character is a mix of a goofy and kinda dumb American and Zoolander but she is also positive, energetic and utterly good-hearted. She is child-like. For some it seems awful but that is how she was written. It is intentional. And there are many viewers that are drawn to it, including me.
Sure, the show plays with stereotypes but It does it in a fun energetic way.
Overall after 3 seasons I can honestly say I like the show. Simple as that.
- it is addictive,
- it has good energy, atmosphere and tempo,
- it is sexy (there is definitely chemistry between actors, say what you want),
- it is fun,
- it is interesting (cannot wait to see where the story goes).
Some reviews make it look like someone forced the reviewers to watch it/finish it and it was so bad. I disagree. It is a completely decent show.
The Emily character is a mix of a goofy and kinda dumb American and Zoolander but she is also positive, energetic and utterly good-hearted. She is child-like. For some it seems awful but that is how she was written. It is intentional. And there are many viewers that are drawn to it, including me.
Sure, the show plays with stereotypes but It does it in a fun energetic way.
Overall after 3 seasons I can honestly say I like the show. Simple as that.
The movie has great pace and energy. It flies by and keeps the viewer engaged.
It is emotional, especially for someone who is connected to the country and the era, but not only. The times before Estonia regaining independence in 1991 were difficult and it is shown well in the film, as well as the situation in Lithuania and Latvia.
The movie created the historical accuracy well, using Soviet architecture, clothing, other items. Also, the use of accurate language, Russian, Estonian, English, makes it realistic.
Acting was very good, Mait Malmsten, Priit Võigemast and Reimo Sagor are superb in their roles.
It is interesting how difficult topics are handled, like hatred towards the occupying Russians while one of them is part of the Kalev team or when Estonians show disgust towards the team participating in the Soviet tournament. The Kalev coach said: It is people who play sports, not nationalities. So true, but sadly not as simple as we want it to be.
The movie is of great importance, especially now when Russia is still trying to recreate Soviet Union and is attacking Ukraine.
Overall definitely worth the watch.
It is emotional, especially for someone who is connected to the country and the era, but not only. The times before Estonia regaining independence in 1991 were difficult and it is shown well in the film, as well as the situation in Lithuania and Latvia.
The movie created the historical accuracy well, using Soviet architecture, clothing, other items. Also, the use of accurate language, Russian, Estonian, English, makes it realistic.
Acting was very good, Mait Malmsten, Priit Võigemast and Reimo Sagor are superb in their roles.
It is interesting how difficult topics are handled, like hatred towards the occupying Russians while one of them is part of the Kalev team or when Estonians show disgust towards the team participating in the Soviet tournament. The Kalev coach said: It is people who play sports, not nationalities. So true, but sadly not as simple as we want it to be.
The movie is of great importance, especially now when Russia is still trying to recreate Soviet Union and is attacking Ukraine.
Overall definitely worth the watch.