Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Fleur
Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.
qatmom
"Amerika" had potential, but squandered it in a storyline that made no sense and in characters that made even less sense.I watched this miniseries when it was broadcast, and taped it thinking it would be something worth keeping. I've never been inclined to view those tapes, because the non-sequitors were annoying the first time through.This was a dreadful production. It isn't obscure because it was controversial, it's obscure because it's dreadful. The Russians are in charge, but why does that mean there is no running water? I kept waiting for the story to go somewhere, for Kris Kristopherson to start acting (never happened!), for some character, somewhere to make me care what happened to them.This miniseries is not a suppressed gem. It's a well-ignored waste of time, talent, and potential.
mm-39
The first 15 minutes were good, but the usually low budget, too much dioluge, and sappy made for TV quality. I watched 2 showa and the ending I could not stand the boredom this film produces. Who would have gussed in 87 that the Cold War would be over in 2 years. I guess when they open a Mc Donalds in Moscow the signs where there! 3/10
DrShipman
I never really understood why Kris Kristofferson never became a more mainstream star after this well done miniseries. Because if there was ever a star making role, it's this one! Here,Kristofferson gives a once in a lifetime performance that approaches James Brolin's finest work in the Television series 'Hotel'. This is a show( series really) that every good American must watch!
blairwitch-1
We (my Dad and I) taped the AMERIKA miniseries on its premiere air dates and I'm so glad we did. I've read a couple reviews here at IMdB that claim this milestone is boring. I believe they are misinterpreting the decided communist slant of this production. The production seems off-kilter because of it is presented through "a weary and wintry Russian eye", which might be compared to the powerless angst of the Russian characters of the Dr. Zhivago film. The characters are all doomed to communism and it's fascinating to view their ways of coping. Kristofferson and Urich are both powerhouses in this vein. My favorite theme is the outlawing of sentimental media, my favorite scene when Mariel Hemingway attends the illegal performance of "The Fantasticks". Shades of George Orwell's "1984", about a communist state where things that are illegal for the masses are allowed (but not admittedly) for the elite party members. So I say "God Bless AMERIKA". I think I'll watch it again next week.
