Prisoner of the Mountains

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Dave S In Prisoner of the Mountains, two Russian soldiers are captured and held captive in a remote mountaintop village after an attack by Chechen rebels. The premise is simple, but what makes the story of interest is how the prisoners adapt to life in captivity and begin to relate to their captors, who plan on killing them if they are unsuccessful in their attempt at a prisoner exchange. Despite the fact that the film seems flawed at times (there are some very disjointed scenes and a handful of scenes that feel unnecessary), it is worth watching for some fine acting, sound cinematography, and a fascinating locale. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/17/23 Full Review razvan p http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x13poef_prisoner-of-the-mountains-1996-pt-1_creation Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member As an anti-war film, it certainly delivers its message powerfully. But never have we seen the First Chechen War from the Russian perspective as portrayed in this movie. Full review at filmbroadcaster.weebly.com Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member A drama with an funny undertone, especially the first part. The story is all right - two Russians get captured by muslim rebels in the Caucasus. We get a bond between people of different countries and this is what the film really is about if you ask me. Cool nature, interesting cultures and an OK war film setting. Actually it's all right on most features. You won't get bored and there seem to be a message here. Good anti-war flick in a quite creative way. Not much wrong with this film, but nothing extraordinary either 7 out of 10 wooden birds. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member I liked this movie, although it is not one I would watch over and over again. So many things went wrong, if and only if ... things would have turned out better. Loved the cast. So sad that the actor Sergei Bodrov, Jr. died in real life, he was such a good actor in this and in the other movies I saw him in. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member After the collapse of the Soviet Union, a total number of former soviet republic was granted their independents, but there where also those republic that didn't, like Chechnya. Which resulted in multiple wars between Chechen nationalist and the Russians. And the situation has just escalated, and the hatred is still passionet, because it's been there for over five hundred years. Sergey Bodrov's Prisoner of the Mountains is the story about two Russian soldiers, Sasha and Vanya who's been captured by a Chechen militia, and is kept in a Chechen village as prisoners as ransom for one of the leaders son who's captured by the Russians. While the two Russians tries to find a way to escape, they also seems to find a nice tone with the villagers, and it also seems like the leaders daughter have grown found of Vanya, something that might cause great consequences. Prisoner of the Mountain is a great film about a bloodthirsty conflict, where reconciliation seems impossible, and where a small drop of empathy can get big consequences. A battle where no sign of weakness is allowed. And not to give away the ending, it is truly one of the most ironic endings ever. But what is also great about this film is also the insight of the Chechen culture, and they are portrayed as human being and theirs motives are none of other than freedom. It is indeed a powerful which shows us the everyday live of every Chechen and their struggle with the Russian repression. Thumbs up. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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