Review of The Death of Stalin (2017) by Jess_Hill — 12 Mar 2018
Who would have thought that the addition of British and American accents coupled with lighting fast pacing and dialogue could transform perhaps one of the bleakest backdrops in history into a riveting comedy? Iannucci has produced a delightfully buoyant account of the mad grab for power in the days following Stalin's death that captures the absurdity and hubris of those closest to him which, without shielding the atrocities from the viewer, sets a tone that allows the audience to laugh along at the sheer Machiavellian complexities on display.
With excellent performances from the ensemble cast, and beautiful set design providing a sumptuous backdrop to the riveting storyline, this is a funny and irreverent experience that is thoroughly enjoyable.
8.
This review of The Death of Stalin (2017) was written by Jess_Hill on 12 Mar 2018.
The Death of Stalin has generally received very positive reviews.
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