Review of Child 44 (2015) by Dave W — 13 Mar 2016
Viewers with a clearer understanding of soviet era Russia will have a greater appreciation for this film. Hardy strikes me as the type of actor who has enough respect for his craft to pick roles and scripts he believes are more challenging regardless of box office returns. I see some familiar faces from previous films for the same studio and remember liking them. If it's not broke...
Portrayal of 1953 Russia seems to resemble 1930's depression America which, as a conservative political junkie, I can understand. The script allows for viewers unfamiliar with communist dictatorships to understand the stranglehold each member of society reluctantly puts on another straining friendships and making it very hard to be honest with one another. Admitting the truth can get you killed or worse.
Our bad guy is truly twisted and we never know why and find little room to have sympathy for him although there exist devises for us to latch onto.
Naomi Rapace and Tom Hardy are purposefully out of sync emotionally in the beginning of the film until the scene in the box car which had me cheering. One tough chick. Every guy needs one. Pacing had some minor hiccups but all in all I can't help but like it.
This review of Child 44 (2015) was written by Dave W on 13 Mar 2016.
Child 44 has generally received mixed reviews.
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