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One of the most influential movies of its day! I grew up with it even though it was released when I was less than one year old. I often think that this is EXACTLY how children's science fiction movies should be made: with as few special effects as possible. Somehow, when I see a poster for yet another science fiction blockbuster these days, I know it will bore the hell out of me. That the plot will be overshadowed by the hysterically loud and disorientating computer graphics and special effects.

In total disagreement with one of the previous commenters saying that "there weren't all that many movies made for kids available, and most of those weren't all that good"...This kind of comment demonstrates once again, very clearly, how the western audiences had no clue about what life was like in the Soviet Union. There were LOTS of high quality children's movies made in those days! Many of them became classics, just like "The Adventures of the Elektronic". I'd certainly watch this and other movies with my own kids.

Just saw it this afternoon and was overjoyed to have chosen it over another movie - currently very popular Great Gatsby.

"Quartet" is more of a theatrical work to me. Its scenes, emotional background more subtle, even despite the lot of jokes and humour that come from a few characters, especially the brilliant Billy Connolly.

Filmed on set in the wonderful British countryside, full of great music, the film has a fantastic cast and it sends out a powerful message to everyone irrespective of age: we shall all get old one day, the fleeting moments of our lives are to be cherished because it will all be gone one day...It made me feel tearful a few times throughout it and I'm sure others in the auditorium felt the same.

Watch it, sing along with the characters and reflect on how great our lives can be when we care about each other.

I am going to agree with one of the users here who wrote earlier:

"In regards to the portrayal of pre-revolutionary Russia, and the ideas expressed in the movie, it is utterly silly, fake and pretentious. In fact, it is fake and pretentious to the point of being ridiculous."

Couldn't have said it better myself!

Pretentious and vain would be the right adjectives to describe Mikhalkov and his work in the past couple of decades.

Yes, this piece is simply like an illustration from a coloured book for foreigners: vodka, bears, mysterious Russian soul etc. Simply appalling. And the worst thing is, it was all(still is!) being presented as a "serious piece of art".

Menshikov as a cadet at 38 made me cringe throughout the whole movie. And I've never thought of him other than a comedian. He does great in those but his serious roles suck.

Just my 2 cents.