Review of Leviathan (2014) by Mark M — 14 Jun 2015

The seeds of our undoing lie within us...

This review of Leviathan (2014) was written by Mark M on 14 Jun 2015.

Leviathan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Derek Smith (382) for Tiny Mix Tapes (64) on 07 Dec 2015

Leviathan does drag at times, particularly in its hefty middle section, but the powerful symbolism of the gut-punching finale makes it worth…

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By Carl T (146) on 19 Nov 2016

I love this movie; it is very kafkaesque and I'd definitely recommend it…

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By Litpick (1) on 27 Dec 2015

This movie is a bit overrated. It starts out very good…

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By Jon T (527) on 28 Dec 2017

For me a slightly better movie than The Return so this is high praise indeed…

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By Rawdon W (4) on 26 Apr 2018

A sensitive portrait of one man's profound, frustratingly recalcitrant sadness. Delicately acted. Exquisite scenery…

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By George M (317) on 02 Mar 2016

Gorgeously shot and with some fine performances, Leviathan is striving to bring the story of Job to modern Russia…

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By Howard E (113) on 30 Jul 2016

This was a good film on the evilness and corruption of people. Some great shots too. A little long but would definitely recommend…

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By Usman K (10) on 06 Dec 2015

Old church (representing old values), presumably burnt down by communists, is ruined and demolished along with the values we used to hold dear,…

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By Alonso A (135) on 18 Jan 2017

Like a Dostoyevsky novel unfolding in screen, complemented with beautiful cinematography and a haunting score. You've done it again Zvyagintsev…

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By Alexandre B (175) on 17 Sep 2016

Un film bien déprimant (et très bien aussi)…

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