The Death of Stalin

The perfect film to “celebrate” the Victorious February. It’s very funny and dark, but also chilling when you realise that some of the events portrayed are not that far from the realities of a totalitarian regime. So, let’s hope that the gradual stupidisation of this country won’t make us go through something like this again. Otherwise, when compared to this film, the Czech satire President Blanik looks pretty sad. It’s on another level. (02/25/2018)

You almost want to say that this event could only be conceived as an absurdist comedy, if it indeed was a comedy, but in the end, it turns out that it can be a funny comedy that is clever, but at the same time presents historical events not outright faithfully, but does not distort them that much - only with the humor. (03/19/2018)

Excellent post-war satire, interwoven with very funny and apt black humour, great acting performances (Steve Buscemi and Simon Russel Beale are excellent), plus traditional executions and a stiffing atmosphere, so for me great satisfaction and surprisingly decent entertainment. From the turn of the year quite possibly, the best we've had. Long live Stalin! It should definitely be shown in schools. 85%. (02/28/2018)

A completely awesome comedy, and what I like most is the fact that it’s not even a little idiotic. The film humorously talks about serious things without ridiculing or belittling them. The script is packed with tremendous jokes, the cast works together like clockwork (Steve Buscemi and Michael Palin were a safe bet, but when Jason Isaacs' Zhukov burst onto the scene, everything got even better) and not a single joke is left without a point. Hand on heart, the Russians would ban this film even if it wasn't a comedy and if it depicted everything literally and deadly seriously - but then I would certainly have no desire to see it again and again. And again. (04/17/2018)

To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to make of this film at first. It felt weird without Russian language, although I understand that it would be impossible. Some of the jokes didn’t work for me. Gradually, I started having fun, and by the time Zhukov arrived on the scene, I was laughing like crazy. The worst thing about the film was the casting of Stalin, which went horribly wrong and made Joseph Vissarionovich look like a parody of himself. By contrast, Robert Duvall was practically perfect in 1992 Stalin. (09/04/2018)