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MarakaiSep 3, 2020

The sci-fi, creature feature is normally cornered by the American market so it’s encouraging to see a Russian take on things which adds a new level to low-cost B-movie making. Egor Abramenko’s Sputnik starts very strongly and manages toThe sci-fi, creature feature is normally cornered by the American market so it’s encouraging to see a Russian take on things which adds a new level to low-cost B-movie making. Egor Abramenko’s Sputnik starts very strongly and manages to maintain the intrigue and intensity for the majority of its running time. It’s clever enough to know that taking its time and building the tension moment from moment is the best way to hold your attention. And it works. It’s a solid sci-fi/horror that benefits from a strong story, engaging performances and impressive production value. It’s just a shame, that in the final 20mins, it abandons it’s methodical approach and the characters’ motivations became silly and contrived. Despite this unfortunate unravelling, however, there’s still much to recommend it.… Expand

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muldjordAug 21, 2020

The first half of the movie is great. The effects are good, the story and characters are interesting. But there's a certain point where I lost interest.

It's a scene with a bit of a shock reveal. Up until that point you are fed tiny bits ofThe first half of the movie is great. The effects are good, the story and characters are interesting. But there's a certain point where I lost interest.

It's a scene with a bit of a shock reveal. Up until that point you are fed tiny bits of information that only reveal just enough to keep you interested. But it fails to keep that momentum going and basically paints itself into a corner. So instead it just goes for that shock effect which, in my opinion, doesn't work well. Suddenly characters started to feel out of place and didn't react the way they should given the circumstances. I kind of guessed it before it happened, so it was what I was expecting (they hinted at it earlier in the movie in a pretty obvious way), but I was hoping it would outsmart me and go for something less obvious. Unfortunately it didn't.

So at that point the characters were all fleshed out. The plot was basically laid out. And now they had half a movie to wrap it up.

I'd say it's worth a watch for the first half. If you can then fast-forward through the last half you'll get a decent ending as well. Just don't expect it to surprise you in any interesting ways for that last part.… Expand

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RalfbergsOct 21, 2020

The movie was ok, even though the premise felt like I have already seen it somewhere. Good quality, nice acting, story was ok, watchable, but overall average and won't stick in memory

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BroyaxJun 25, 2021

Un cosmonaute revient de mission… mais il n’est pas revenu tout seul : il a ramené qulque chose avec lui, notamment un xénomorphe pas jouasse qui n’a pas passé la douane… Enfermé dans une base, il est temps de faire connaissance et deUn cosmonaute revient de mission… mais il n’est pas revenu tout seul : il a ramené qulque chose avec lui, notamment un xénomorphe pas jouasse qui n’a pas passé la douane… Enfermé dans une base, il est temps de faire connaissance et de l’étudier. Ou d’essayer en tout cas !

Appelée à la rescousse, une experte en neurosciences va tenter de briser la glace en la fort belle personne d’Oksana Akinshina, rôle principal de cette alienerie traitée de façon assez réaliste (et bureaucratique) puisque ça se passe dans l’URSS du début des années 80. Cette belle blonde ressemble à Rosamund Pike mais avec le talent en plus, ce qui n’est décidément pas pour déplaire !

La réalisation est de fort belle facture, la musique électro bien agréable mais ce huis-clos a tendance à s’éterniser un peu trop alors que des rebondissements de bas étage nuisent à l’équilibre de l’ensemble, déjà quelque peu fragile… Le film ressemble un brin à « Life, origine inconnue », l’autre huis-clos avec un migrant indésirable très agressif et à vrai dire, j’aime pas trop ces vermines de l’espace ! c’est dégueulasse, putain… tuez-les, liquidez-les, Bon Dieu ! nan mais je vous jure…… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 20, 2021

Generic? Yes, of course. Its own plot and structure force it to do so.
But even so, works fine with what it has. This is a personal comparison, but this movie does better what Venom couldn't and I say that because it has elements that makeGeneric? Yes, of course. Its own plot and structure force it to do so.
But even so, works fine with what it has. This is a personal comparison, but this movie does better what Venom couldn't and I say that because it has elements that make them similar.

Sputnik didn't surprise me, but it has a decent and respectable quality.… Expand

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theredskyOct 10, 2020

My feelings on this film get worse and worse each time I think about it but I think a 6/10 is fair for now. I really enjoyed the first half of this film a lot. The opening scene itself in space was beautifully shot and full of tension and theMy feelings on this film get worse and worse each time I think about it but I think a 6/10 is fair for now. I really enjoyed the first half of this film a lot. The opening scene itself in space was beautifully shot and full of tension and the rest of that first half had some good character development and tension until we see what the creature is. After we see the creature for a little bit, the film took a harsh nosedive. Basically, I enjoyed this Russian boots on the ground version of Alien but after that first half, it wasn’t doing anything for me. It become very dull and boring and the characters lost a lot of their motivation and become very dull. It turned into a B- action film with no tension at all until the film finally ended. I felt the film had some pretty good performances and was well shot for the most part. The one technical aspect I really enjoyed a lot was the music. It sounded great and worked well with most of the film even if it felt a little over dramatic at points. If you want a different kind of horror movie or just want to expand your horizons with international horror films then go check this out but if not then pass on this.… Expand

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JeabusDec 13, 2020

It starts with a good premise and has reasonable and logical escalations of events as more information is given to the viewer through the eyes of the Main Character. However it derails itself around 2/3 through the movie and becomes painfullyIt starts with a good premise and has reasonable and logical escalations of events as more information is given to the viewer through the eyes of the Main Character. However it derails itself around 2/3 through the movie and becomes painfully cliche seemingly just for the sake of achieving an ending at any cost. It's even more painful to view when you realize that the movie unintentionally convinced you it was too "intelligent" to pull of something so contrived and uninspired.

Ultimately it's the kind of movie where I would start looking for other things to watch at that 2/3 mark because it established that the best parts are already over and you already know how it's going to end.… Expand

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umaumaiDec 10, 2020

Full of atmosphere and solid acting, but the film's cast can't carry the thin script beyond its extra terrestrial intrigue. My Russian might be rusty, but since when did Sputnik mean "trying so hard to be M. Night Shyamalan yet falling soFull of atmosphere and solid acting, but the film's cast can't carry the thin script beyond its extra terrestrial intrigue. My Russian might be rusty, but since when did Sputnik mean "trying so hard to be M. Night Shyamalan yet falling so short...like M. Night Shyamalan." I did really enjoy this movie, but it tries something that just doesn't work for me in the end and without giving any spoilers I'll just say that we really know who the lead character is without knowing that much about them. The special effects are actually really great and they set up, for the most part, a period of time that I fully believe is Russia circa 1983. It's very straight forward and very shocking in how graphic the action becomes, but I never felt like it was a horror spectacle. If you are looking for something a bit different and from a foreign market, I'd suggest giving it a watch. Definitely on the scarier side and not for anyone who doesn't like gore.… Expand

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KeyloBeatzMay 11, 2021

Garbage pile of a movie! Do yourself a favor and literally do anything else but watch this **** movie! Boring as **** ****ty acting ending is garbage.

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FadeBlackJan 31, 2021

One of the more interesting and well-made alien features in recent times. Combines old and new elements in the genre and is entertaining from beginning to end. There is/was a potentially deep story that could have elevated the film to reallyOne of the more interesting and well-made alien features in recent times. Combines old and new elements in the genre and is entertaining from beginning to end. There is/was a potentially deep story that could have elevated the film to really great heights, but as others have mentioned the plot didn't execute it all that well, speaking namely of the connection between the two main characters. Still, absolutely worth a watch.… Expand

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mbeckfordOct 21, 2020

If you watched the excellent "Life" sci-fi horror thriller, this is its spiritual sequel. A cosmonaut returns with an alien life form in this slow-burn Russian export.

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PanchogulAug 16, 2020

Al principio pareciera que será una película fatal, pero una vez que arranca te atrapa sin pensarlo dos veces, su ritmo es un poco pausado pero acaba siendo interesante, para mi fue un reto porque la lengua rusa no la manejo en lo absoluto yAl principio pareciera que será una película fatal, pero una vez que arranca te atrapa sin pensarlo dos veces, su ritmo es un poco pausado pero acaba siendo interesante, para mi fue un reto porque la lengua rusa no la manejo en lo absoluto y así cuesta un poco conectarse con la historia, de igual forma me gustó y estuvo a la altura de mis espectativas.… Expand

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VadertimeJan 5, 2021

Excellent movie. This is much more than an Alien movie. Keeps you glued with all the suspense and drama.

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alejandro970Nov 12, 2021

En lo que refiere a cine comercial, los rusos todavía tienen mucho que aprender. La historia de un astronauta y un parásito espacial no niega su parecido con Alien (1979) pero hace su mejor esfuerzo para tener una identidad propia. Algo queEn lo que refiere a cine comercial, los rusos todavía tienen mucho que aprender. La historia de un astronauta y un parásito espacial no niega su parecido con Alien (1979) pero hace su mejor esfuerzo para tener una identidad propia. Algo que al menos se agradece.… Expand

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eva3si0nJan 5, 2021

Sputnik looks like an American movie, but shot in Russia. Therefore, when you watch it, there is a sense of misunderstanding. It seems that the artists are familiar, and the situation of the USSR is not poorly transmitted in its own way. ButSputnik looks like an American movie, but shot in Russia. Therefore, when you watch it, there is a sense of misunderstanding. It seems that the artists are familiar, and the situation of the USSR is not poorly transmitted in its own way. But according to the script, by building a director, this is a completely alien movie aimed at another audience. I don't see anything wrong with it, Hollywood loves it. But I want to see something unique, and not a copy of the American look at the Sci-Fi movie about aliens. If I want to see this, I'll watch a famous Ridley Scott movie.… Expand

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BeastmasterAug 20, 2020

Great intens visuals and suspense for those who appreciate the likes of "Alien" or "Species" horror space sci-fi. The fact that the movie does not rate higher is because half way down the line, the plot starts introducing holes that simply doGreat intens visuals and suspense for those who appreciate the likes of "Alien" or "Species" horror space sci-fi. The fact that the movie does not rate higher is because half way down the line, the plot starts introducing holes that simply do not make sense to the audience - for example the fact that an alien is able to roam freely in a high security bunker. Things escalate pretty fast from there...… Expand

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MusiciansLifeAug 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Set in soviet era Russia this film brilliantly unravels as a psychological suspense drama with sci-fi overtones. It is at heart a mystery story deconstructed against the socialist structure and forces at play during Russia in the 80s and this sets a tone that is unique to Russian film identity. It is cleverly told with nuance not found in most American films. The dialogue driven story slowly builds on the suspense that it sets up from the start and climaxes to a satisfying conclusion. The ending seems to be happy but hints at something else going on. Spoiler alert*** Why does the son refer to himself as a girl and uses Tatyana’s name before meeting her for the first time? Did the creature survive and use Tatyana as a host to connect with Konstantin’s son .. if so then the connection with his son was established in some way while it was connected to Konstantin. Could this be a metaphor of breaking away from the socialist structure that held it captive to establish a hive mind in which it will now be able enslave humanity itself.… Expand

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JLauSep 25, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Astronaut comes back to Russia with a parasite that wants to eat humans and the Soviets want to make a weapon out of it without killing the astronaut so call in the help of a woman who almost drowned a child once or something.… Expand

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sanctuarydecineDec 25, 2021

this has to be one of the best and most underrated sci-fi / horror movies of the 2000's.

the atmosphere, creature design, direction, cinematography, visual effects and don't get me started on the score. international films need to be morethis has to be one of the best and most underrated sci-fi / horror movies of the 2000's.

the atmosphere, creature design, direction, cinematography, visual effects and don't get me started on the score.

international films need to be more appreciated because this was better than most domestic films i've seen, it's almost like LIFE that came out a few years ago with Ryan Reynolds but 10 times better.

if anyone hasn't seen this yet, i definitely recommend that you watch it, because this film was just absolutely amazing.

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8.8 out of 12 = 73%

⚡️ acting - 0.7

⚡️ cinematography - 0.8

⚡️ costume design - 0.5

⚡️ directing - 0.7

⚡️ film editing - 0.6

⚡️ makeup & hairstyling - 0.7

⚡️ music - 0.6

⚡️ production design - 0.8

⚡️ score - 1

⚡️ sound design - 0.8

⚡️ visual effects - 1

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Mauro_LanariMay 7, 2021

(Mauro Lanari)
Abramenko's debut is still derivative from Western and Hollywood cinema. It does not ape "Alien", "The Thing" or "Arrival" since the intent of this director, class of 1987, is the propagandistic one of stigmatizing the USSR(Mauro Lanari)
Abramenko's debut is still derivative from Western and Hollywood cinema. It does not ape "Alien", "The Thing" or "Arrival" since the intent of this director, class of 1987, is the propagandistic one of stigmatizing the USSR from today's Russian pulpit by underlining the caesura of 1989 (glasnost, perestroika, Gorbachev), intent sinked by the infantilism of his primary reference: the Duffer Brothers.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 24, 2022

The opening scene is absolutely amazing but everything else after that is just okay.

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SayreTXJul 23, 2023

Great writing, acting and cinematography in an unexpectedly stylish, low budget, sci fi thriller. It was refreshing to see a Russian perspective on a familiar theme.

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