Review of Russian Ark (2002) by J H — 24 Jun 2006

An extraordinary and breathtaking achievement.

This review of Russian Ark (2002) was written by J H on 24 Jun 2006.

Russian Ark has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jack G (1,167) on 08 Apr 2016

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By Smartmart (25) on 17 Sep 2015

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By Lucero Solórzano (126) for Excelsior (313) on 28 Jun 2016

A highly recommended documentary. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Tim S (2,419) on 03 Mar 2015

It's a must see. Beautiful and poetic, the one-shot thing could have turned into a dumb gimmick but its use is extremely effective…

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By Jonathan Rosenbaum (1,657) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 23 Oct 2013

Part pageant and museum tour, part theme-park ride and historical meditation…

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By Daniel A (1,013) on 28 Dec 2013

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