The Death of Stalin

IFC Films | Release Date: March 9, 2018

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 302 Ratings

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tropicAcesMay 6, 2018

It starts out great, the energy and quick banter you’d expect from the creator of VEEP, but runs out steam once the third act hits. Still a pretty interesting and fun watch, with a solid cast.

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emkadvApr 10, 2018

I was disappointed in this film. Given the outstanding reviews, I expected something exceptional. The film could not decide whether it was satire, thriller, slapstick, or historical fiction. It swung back and forth from one to the other, noneI was disappointed in this film. Given the outstanding reviews, I expected something exceptional. The film could not decide whether it was satire, thriller, slapstick, or historical fiction. It swung back and forth from one to the other, none of them quite good enough to carry the film.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Intermittently funny but mostly very tedious, though the acting is quite good.

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RalfbergsJul 17, 2018

THis movie is about the time when Stalin died and the other people who had the power were ''fighting'' to get the ''throne''. It is a decent movie, but I sort of expected something a bit funnier. I mean I have read about how it all actuallyTHis movie is about the time when Stalin died and the other people who had the power were ''fighting'' to get the ''throne''. It is a decent movie, but I sort of expected something a bit funnier. I mean I have read about how it all actually went down and some things are added here for comedic effect of course and some just added to make the story much shorter. I had highher expectations from this I guess.… Expand

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AproxxAug 19, 2018

But MY GOD That first hour!

MY GOD THAT FIRST HOUR! Its not funny in the least. Its DUMB. Like absurdism done badly. And I would love to see how high of a score a boring movie like this one, and as absurd, but in the context of 1776 USA,But MY GOD That first hour!

MY GOD THAT FIRST HOUR!

Its not funny in the least. Its DUMB. Like absurdism done badly.

And I would love to see how high of a score a boring movie like this one, and as absurd, but in the context of 1776 USA, or the Civil War, or or or

Im guessing not as high… Expand

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HotelCentralSep 15, 2018

I give this film a 5 because I had no reaction to it. I didn't laugh, I didn't cry. I didn't find it droll. I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, but neither would I say it was time well spent. I think perhaps I was hypnotized by theI give this film a 5 because I had no reaction to it. I didn't laugh, I didn't cry. I didn't find it droll. I wouldn't say it was a waste of time, but neither would I say it was time well spent. I think perhaps I was hypnotized by the impression that something might be about to happen, but nothing ever did. It just went on and on for a while and then it ended and what exactly it was, or meant to be, I really couldn't say. Was it comedy? Was it satire? I really just don't know.

In the end, I think it was a nice idea that strove to be something, but failed to achieve.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Jul 22, 2022

Turning a vile historical period into a farcical comedy of sorts really didn't work for little old me. This might of worked if it was set to a fictional place. I found this film in very poor taste for sure being to close to home.

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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019

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 all over the place story-wise and the main idea doesn't really stay interesting all the way to theThere'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 all over the place story-wise and the main idea doesn't really stay interesting all the way to the end. That being said, it does feature an amazing cast in very fitting roles - I have to give particular nods to Steve Buscemi, comedy legend Michael Palin and Jason Isaacs.

The comedy in this movie comes form the way how it essentially criticizes the Soviet Union by exaggerating things. It never goes too far though; there is a sense of realism present all the time. Some moments become very hilarious though, and all of the actors have great comedic timing. The story is paper thin but still manages to complicate things and, unfortunately, the steam runs out halfway through. After that you just sit there, waiting for it all to end.… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021

This is an amusing watch - not entirely laugh out loud style but there's certainly an element of farce present. The many government worker type characters are somewhat comical but in a toned down sort of a way. The plot is pretty ludicrousThis is an amusing watch - not entirely laugh out loud style but there's certainly an element of farce present. The many government worker type characters are somewhat comical but in a toned down sort of a way. The plot is pretty ludicrous but I found it really quite watchable and it was certainly entertaining regardless. Its fair to say that this is very much a political satire, one that features a lot of petty squabbling and I imagine it didn't go down well (plot wise) in certain parts of the world but thats easily guessed. I found the jerky/wobbly camerawork a bit frustrating and it relies on old stereotypes of the Russians, with scenes in a Siberian jail and so on. I like that its such an obvious send up of power and authority in such a powerful and feared part of the world. Its somehow amusing to see the 'powers that be' or those who worked for them, to be faced with having to create their new hierarchy, to see them struggle to build their future from whats left.

I should perhaps mention that there are some sex references and strong language present, plus mild to moderate violent scenes, hence the films 15 rating in the UK.… Expand

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