Burial
Burial

Burial

2022Movie95 minEnglish

Set in the last days of World War II, a small band of Russian soldiers led by intelligence officer Brana Vasilyeva, who is tasked with trafficking the remains of Hitler back to Stalin in Russia. En route, the unit is attacked by German ‘Werewolf’ partisans and picked off one-by-one. Brana leads her surviving comrades in a last stand to ensure their ‘cargo’ doesn’t fall into the hands of those who would see it buried in order to hide the truth forever.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Ben HuxleyGenres: Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

In the final days of World War II, a small group of British intelligence officers are tasked with a clandestine mission to extract a high-ranking Nazi official from Berlin. As the city crumbles around them, they uncover a dark secret and a chilling conspiracy that could change the course of history. They must navigate treacherous ruins and evade enemy forces to complete their objective and prevent further atrocities.

Critical Reception

Burial received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its atmosphere and performances, but some criticism directed at its pacing and predictable plot elements. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the historical thriller aspect and others finding it to be a less impactful entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praise for the tense atmosphere and the performances of the lead actors.
  • Some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and predictable.
  • The film's historical setting and grim portrayal of the war's end were noted.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available or are mixed, with some appreciating the film's attempt at a historical thriller and others finding it to be an uneven experience.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in various European cities to authentically capture the post-war atmosphere.

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Burial is one of those films that could have done so many interesting things but didn't. This could have worked as a horror film, for example. Instead, what we get is a rather loose production, that meanders about pushing a rather trite...