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A.k.a.
October (Ten Days that Shook the World)
Year
1927
Runtime
95 min.
Directors
Sergei Eisenstein, Grigoriy Aleksandrov
Genres
Drama, History
Rating *
7.4
Votes *
5,570
Checks
2,088
Favs
81
Dislikes
25
Favs/checks
3.9% (1:26)
Favs/dislikes
3:1
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  1. Shingwauk's avatar

    Shingwauk

    "Long live the Provisional Government." You just gotta say, "Hmm, isn't that kinda of an oxymoron?" 7 years 2 months ago
  2. armyofshadows's avatar

    armyofshadows

    I'd say this is the least of Eisenstein's major films. 10 years 6 months ago
  3. MrE2Me's avatar

    MrE2Me

    Easily the least engaging Eisenstein film I've seen thus far. Nothing remotely world-shaking takes place until three-quarters of the runtime has elapsed, and by then I was thoroughly detached from the proceedings. Unlike the superior Strike, I actually think Eisenstein's trademark skill and stylistic flourishes were counterproductive here, distracting from and diminishing the impact of the story. Perhaps if I was more steeped in knowledge of the time and place in question (as the film clearly assumes this of the viewer) it would resonate with me more, but I lost track of the various factions and faces. History hasn't felt so cold and impersonal since my class in 9th grade, where only my daydreams about the girl sitting at the desk behind me shook my world. 1 year 11 months ago
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