Papa, sdochni

Une bagarre bien lancée entre deux amateurs de violence dans un seul salon, qui est à la fois plaisante avec son traitement visuel cool et son humour exagéré. Mais en dévoilant peu à peu les raisons du conflit intense et en introduisant deux autres personnages, le film atteint un final où il perd en souveraineté et hésite un peu. Les résurrections et autres absurdités vont à l'encontre de la réalité physique, qui était sa plus grande fierté. [Sitges FF] (26/11/2019)

Kirill Sokolov, qui est à la fois le réalisateur et le scénariste, nous emmène visiter l’appartement d’une petite famille typique de policier russe corrompu à la porte duquel frappe un jeune qui, muni d'un marteau, a bien l'intention de satisfaire sa copine froide et calculatrice. Mais les événements ne se déroulent pas exactement comme il l'avait prévu. Une comédie noire bien foutue qui excelle dans les scènes de bagarre inventives, lesquelles ne manquent pas de surprises ou d'action extrême supplémentaires. Cela dit, en dehors des scènes d’action, la dynamique retombe un peu, notamment quand les protagonistes restent dans des dialogues assez conventionnels qui manquent de nous passionner. L’un dans l’autre, ce film est quand même une bonne surprise et je n’ai pas eu le temps de m’ennuyer quand ils l’ont passé dans la projection nocturne. [Sitges 2019] (13/10/2019)

A Russian take on Tarantino that, honestly, entertained me more than Tarantino himself. It’s straightforward, bloody, and gloriously over-the-top in that uniquely Russian way. Pure, unapologetic fun from start to finish. (04/12/2020)

The Russian Tarantino in a grotesque revenge ride that doesn't mess with anything. A girl asks her boyfriend to kill her father for childhood abuse and he takes a hammer and goes to settle the score, but he probably didn't count on her father being a cop and a big shot at that. It's almost an hour long duel between two men who cut each other with whatever is at hand, and not only is it fun, but the film is pretty uncompromising in terms of gore. The drill scene is definitely the craziest in the film, but even a shotgun blast is a treat for many an eye. For an intimate film, it's very entertaining, very brutal, packed with decent slow motion and there are some unexpected twists. Recommended. Story****, Action****, Humor***, Violence****, Entertainment****, Music****, Visuals***, Atmosphere****, Suspense***. 8/10: (31/10/2020)

A brutal treat from Russia that should thrill anyone who loves a mix of raw violence, dark humor, and a bit of absurdity. The film almost entirely takes place in a single apartment with five characters, only venturing outside for flashbacks that nicely flesh out motivations and behaviors, crucial for understanding the main events. The inspiration from Tarantino and Ritchie is clear and works in the film's favor rather than against it. The impact of the depicted violence is heightened by the use of purely practical effects – a top-notch aspect of the film. I love films that don't take themselves too seriously yet manage to deliver top-notch entertainment without holding back. For me, this was a huge surprise. (20/11/2019)

[FOD] Amélie in which people get beaten up with a television. And with a drill, a mug, a shelf, an elbow, a knee, the barrel of a shotgun, etc. etc. In a full cinema, it's catalogue camp where you enjoy every punchline or bloody veneer. I was missing this. (04/03/2020)

A Russian take on the greatest film hits of Tarantino and the Coen brothers. I didn't expect much from it, but I was pleasantly surprised. In the opening minutes, it unfolds into a literally and figuratively crazy spectacle, with no shortage of shotguns and flying TVs. The detective father is, for me, the best-written character; I enjoyed his lines, and overall, he was great. The other characters felt somewhat sidelined, though I did find Yevgenovich and his entrance amusing. The dark humor, which is the main draw, works fairly well, with some scenes being quite funny (the whole situation with the police handcuffs was incredibly amusing). The ending is full of twists, but for me, they slightly overdid it with how many there were. So, all in all, I would definitely give the film a chance; it has something to offer, but don't expect anything extraordinary. For me, it's a 6.5/10. (20/08/2021)