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Antikiller
Former criminal investigator, Major Korenev, nicknamed Fox is released from prison. He has been detained there as a result of planted incriminating evidence of unlawful investigation techniques. Setting accounts with Shaman - a big criminal boss, who ordered the evidence planted and also with his former colleagues was not a part of Korenev's agenda. As he returns to Moscow he finds a new world ruled by underworld bosses, criminal clans fighting each other and utter chaos on the desperately keeping appearances streets of Russian capital. Facing death of his friends, Major Korenev decides to re-install law and order using some unorthodox methods that are only relevant in 21st century Russia.
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Plot Summary
A former Spetsnaz operative, Viktor, alias 'Antikiller', is released from prison and finds himself pulled back into the dangerous underworld of Moscow. He attempts to live a quiet life but is soon embroiled in a brutal conflict against a ruthless crime syndicate led by his former comrade, Golitsyn. Viktor must confront his past and use his deadly skills to protect the innocent and bring justice to a city consumed by corruption.
Critical Reception
Antikiller was a significant commercial success in Russia, praised for its action sequences and gritty portrayal of post-Soviet crime. While some critics noted its predictable plot and violence, audiences generally responded positively to its straightforward action narrative and charismatic lead performance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense action and combat choreography.
Noted for its atmospheric depiction of Moscow's criminal underbelly.
Criticized by some for its derivative plot and reliance on genre tropes.
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Fun Fact
The film's star, Goran Stankovic, is actually a Serbian actor and martial artist, known for his roles in action films.
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