Review of The Death of Stalin (2017) by Michael T — 23 Mar 2018

Very funny political satire with chilling parallels to today's current political climate.

This review of The Death of Stalin (2017) was written by Michael T on 23 Mar 2018.

The Death of Stalin has generally received very positive reviews.

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There's a lot of things bothering me about this film: it feels in part like a messed-up play, in part like a hastily made documentary; it's…

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By Micah S (134) on 18 Dec 2018

The Death Of Stalin' is just as dark as it is funny. It's a black comedy that is certainly comparable with a film like 'In The Loop…

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By Phil De Semlyen (265) for Time Out London (344) on 09 Mar 2020

Like Orwell on helium, this reimagining of Stalin’s demise and the subsequent ideological gymnastics of his scheming acolytes is daring,…

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Turning a vile historical period into a farcical comedy of sorts really didn't work for little old me…

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By Tim M (3,013) on 13 Jan 2019

My and the Wife are digging Arnando Iannucci's latest film, 'The Death of Stalin' (although as usual our scores differ)…

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This movie is an expert example of a historical events in which were a dark age in history…

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As you would expect from Iannucci, The Death of Stalin is an intricately staged political satire and ensemble piece populated with despicable…

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By Jon T (527) on 06 Nov 2018

Top notch black farce. And like any really good comedy, deadly serious. Wonderful concept brilliantly realised. I love that it is banned in Russia…

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By Andrew Wyatt (80) for The Lens (79) on 07 Dec 2018

Stalin serves up the cringe comedy of tyranny, where much of the humor lies in the way that the characters twist themselves into hopeless knots…

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