Reviewed by rogerco,
on 26 Nov 2023
Where seen:
DVD proj @ home
Good Psycho Sci-Fi
Review of" Sputnik
Film directed by: Egor Abramenko
Film released: 2020
SummarySomewhat derivative (Alien) but very competently done
Review
The narrative develops well as Tatyana, and we, uncover the truth of what is going on and has to deal with it. Special effects of the Alien (reference intended) very good. As often with aliens HP Lovecraft has a lot to answer for - tentacles and slime! The three lead characters all very solid.
Also interesting to see a Russian film looking back to the late Soviet period - bare corridors and lightbulbs, paranoia and little rebellions against pervading authority - so different to Russia today, and more like England today.