Отставник

After a distinguished military career, Colonel Pavel Baklanov retires and attempts to settle into a peaceful civilian life. However, his past actions and the enemies he made during his service continue to haunt him. When his family becomes endangered by a powerful criminal organization, Baklanov is forced to unearth his old skills and become the formidable 'Отставник' (The Resigned) once more to protect those he loves.

The film received a mixed to positive reception, appreciated for its straightforward action and the lead actor's performance, though some critics found the plot predictable and derivative of other action films.

• Praised for its intense action sequences and the protagonist's stoic resolve.
• Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and character archetypes common in the genre.
• The film successfully portrays a retired soldier forced back into action.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's engaging action and the compelling portrayal of a man fighting for his family, though some noted it adhered to predictable action movie tropes.

The film's director, Vladimir Bortko, is also known for his work on other popular Russian television series and films, including 'Master and Margarita'.