New Century Vista Film Company | Release Date: November 6, 1987 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
4
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The film makers lay on their brotherhood theme lightly and their success lies in their knowing when to be -- and not to be -- too serious. They also know exactly how much heart-tugging they can get away with. [06 Nov 1987, p.1]
40
A relatively inane movie about good will and unfounded distrust. [06 Nov 1987, p.3D]
25
Its message is that if we get to know each other, everything will be okay. Admirable, that. But the way in which it is delivered is so hampered by stereotypes and lathered in cute that one is never able to trust its intentions or swallow its story. [06 Nov 1987, p.56C]
25
The production has a Disney-ish, well-scrubbed feel to it, and were it not for a sprinkling of obscenities would be G- rated. But Russkies is never quite right, even as pap. [06 Nov 1987, p.D5]
25
Clumsy filmmaking and a hoked-up screenplay make this a strong contender for worst picture of the year. [13 Nov 1987, p.21]