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Voices
The film is about what children and teenagers of besieged Leningrad survived. 14 surviving heroes and dozens of those for whom only lines of diaries and signatures for children's drawings can now speak, word by word, minute by minute, story after story, revive the siege of memory. What did people actually feel in the besieged city? Which of what we know about the blockade is true, and what is a myth, a stamp from a history textbook? The authors of the film with the help of video comparisons, reconstructions return modern St. Petersburg to the terrible time of the blockade, combining history with momentary.
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Plot Summary
Jerry Hickfang is a sweet but deeply troubled man who works in a dog kennel. His life is complicated by the fact that he hears voices, one from his cat and one from his dog, telling him conflicting things. When he falls for his beautiful co-worker, Fiona, his desire to impress her leads to a series of tragicomic events.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who were divided on its dark humor and tonal shifts. While some praised Ryan Reynolds' performance and the unique premise, others found the blend of comedy and horror unsettling and the plot underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly varied, with some appreciating its quirky nature and others put off by its disturbing elements.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, albeit dark, premise and Ryan Reynolds' commitment to the role.
Criticized for its jarring tonal shifts between dark comedy and outright horror.
Some found the blend of whimsy and violence to be a compelling, albeit disturbing, combination.
Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's originality and Ryan Reynolds' performance. However, a significant portion of viewers found the movie to be too dark, disturbing, and tonally inconsistent, leading to a mixed reception.
Fun Fact
Director Marjane Satrapi, known for "Persepolis," intentionally made the film more mainstream and less overtly political than her previous work, aiming for a dark comedy that could appeal to a wider audience, though its reception proved it to be quite divisive.
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