Artivels Undescribable Perfection

Wordiezett So much average

ActuallyGlimmer The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

jannetpadilla On the surface, this movie looks like it's possibly just another romantic drama about a girl and her suitors, but take a look again!! There is much more to this precious film than meets the eye. For starters, our lead lady, Larissa, appears to be every guy's dream girl. She is beautiful, graceful, has a soothing voice and has different males vying for her attention. With all these qualities, one would think that she is in control of her life and should get what she wants, but instead she is caught in a world where she is powerless and is pushed and pulled one way and another. As strong as she appears, she seems to have an inescapable fate no matter what she does, and her attempts at removing herself from it just causes further issues. Upon her realization, it is interesting and a bit gloomy what she chooses to do upon realizing her fate(but you'll have to watch to find out).There are many subtle symbols spread throughout the film and they are enjoyable to spot. I love when movies tell their story not only with the characters, but with the environment and this film definitely adds those eye catching little details. It adds a sense of artistry, to what is an already a visually pleasing film. However you do not need to understand or spot the small inferences to enjoy the film, the film as a whole is enjoyable as is as well. However if you are familiar with a little Russian culture, literature, or the play altogether it will get you thinking.It is important to note that the film is originally based on the play called "the Dowerless bride." A dowry is the property or money a bride will bring to a man if he gets married to her. Well, the film is centered around wealth, the wealthy, and how to maintain wealth so for our lead to be "without dowry," (and yet still be adored) you can see how it can lead to complications. It brings to light necessary topics of women, objectivity, a patriarch society and the harsh reality of a capitalistic world. All the surrounding men play their parts great and I love that there is a wide cast of characters. The two main male leads are intriguing in the way they develop. (or not develop in some cases). We don't just have the "charismatic" guy, but also have the shy "little man," the wealthy men, gypsies, and serfs. All part of the Russian culture. It is a great film to get a small taste of the Russian lifestyle, but there are also many aspects and behaviors that are not so different than our own. The film itself is very pleasing to the eye. The costumes are gorgeous and sometimes looking at the modernity of the film, I forgot these folks were in Russia. The style is similar to that of a Russian Audrey Hepburn film, but definitely has its own dark take on matters inside it. I hope you enjoy it as I did.

deanc2000 I started to watch this film because of all the glowing reviews. The main character is Juliy, who is a postman, and he's trying to court this girl even though everyone just ignores him. The girl is in love with this rich Sergey dude, and he's always showing off to her. She is also being pursued by a banker, but then he gets arrested. Sergey leaves without saying a word, and then now is Juliy chance to win her heart. What does he do? He ruins the whole thing by getting drunk and embarrassing her. So the character I was rooting for the whole time, ends up to be another idiot. Sergey comes back and romances her, but in the end tells her he's engaged.So, there's no happy ending here, very disappointing.

Hamsvoord1 Beautiful movie from `Eldar Rayazanov' about the quest of `Larisa Dmitrievna'(Larisa Guzeyeva), the most pretty girl in a small town on the Volga, for happiness.Juliy Kapitonovich(Andrei Myagkov) is the head of the local post office and has eye set on `Larisa'. However he is not the only one who has his eye on Larisa and `Juliy', not being a cassanova, is constantly out manoeuvred, especially by the charismatic businessman `Sergey Sergeyevich' (Nikita Mikhalkov). However when he leaves town without telling `Larisa' turns the chances for every one and the cards are shuffled again. Larisa now is heartbroken and she doesn't believe in love anymore she is again looking for a husband and the main thing this time is money. She lets her eye fall on a bank director but just as she thinks that he is the right man for her he gets arrested by the police as he appears to be a thief. Larisa now desperate decided to marry the first man who asked her rich or poor and guess who asked...'Juliy'. Intrigues now start since certain other men who have eyes on her cant process the thought of losing her to an ordinary post office man.Brilliant acting great story, when you have a chance go see this movie you wont regret it. 10/10

Helios-7 AKA The Cruel RomanceAbsolutely one the the very BEST film ever made. Powerful drama thanks to Orstrovsky, and the amazing director and his heavenly cast. Hail to Alisa Frejndlikh, who appeared in his comedy "The Office Romance". Everyone love movie as a form of art should not miss it.