Review of Leviathan (2014) by Peter F — 02 Jan 2015

Beautifully shot. very depressing... very...

This review of Leviathan (2014) was written by Peter F on 02 Jan 2015.

Leviathan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By David C (2,598) on 16 Jan 2016

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By Strikethree (4) on 07 Nov 2017

This film has some impressive scenes of Russian urban landscapes, and the acting is good, but the message (and it is a message film) is crude…

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By Curtis C (47) on 26 Apr 2018

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

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By Norman Wilner (961) for NOW Toronto (1,621) on 18 Dec 2015

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By Jluis_001 (2,242) on 05 Sep 2017

Leviathan is not really a 100% accessible film, but it is a film that offers a glimpse of Russian day-to-day people and how their nation maintains…

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Um ótimo drama familiar e também uma bela discussão sobre o papel do Estado…

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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 Rawdon W (4) on 26 Apr 2018

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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 Dante F (9) on 08 Apr 2018

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