Holy Moly!
Yevgeny Yevstigneyev, Georgy Burkov, Leonid Yarmolnik, Galina Polskikh in a sad comedy by Sergey Nikonenko based on Vasily Shukshin’s short stories “Touches on the Portrait”, “The Stubborn One”, “The Strong Go Further”. Nikolai Knyazev works in a TV repair shop. God has blessed him with golden hands and heart, yet the majority of his fellow-town folk think he’s a bit nutty. And for a good reason: he’s constructing a perpetual motion machine, for years has been writing a philosophical treatise, dreaming of world fame and looking down on the other inhabitants of this sinful earth. But no matter how hard he is looking, he can’t see where his happiness (that is, post-office employee Lyuba) lies…
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Plot Summary
A struggling convenience store clerk discovers that the owner of his store has been skimming money from the company. He then hatches a plan with his friends to get their jobs back and take revenge on the owner.
Critical Reception
Holy Moly! was a sleeper hit, praised for its witty dialogue and relatable characters. While not a critical darling upon release, it has since gained a cult following.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sharp, often profane, humor and surprisingly heartfelt moments.
- The film's low-budget charm and authentic portrayal of slacker culture resonated with audiences.
- Some critics found the plot predictable, but applauded the ensemble's chemistry.
Google audience: Viewers enjoyed the film's humor and characters, often citing it as a nostalgic favorite. Some found the pacing a bit slow in parts, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with many scenes filmed at actual convenience stores and locations recognizable to locals of Red Bank, New Jersey.
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