Стройбатя
Стройбатя

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Стройбатя

2010
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
Russian

"Spare me!" pleads the mouse to the dumb lion who just caught him, "And some day I'll save your life." Once out of the lion's clutches, though, the mouse taunts, "Sucker!"

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Alexander PotapovGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A successful but arrogant businessman, Andrey, finds himself in a remote village after a car accident. He is mistaken for a construction worker and forced to work on building a house for a local family to repay his 'debt.' Initially despising his new surroundings and manual labor, Andrey slowly begins to appreciate the simpler life and the genuine kindness of the villagers.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on cliches. However, some audiences found it to be a lighthearted and entertaining comedy with a heartwarming message.

What Reviewers Say

  • The movie relies heavily on the fish-out-of-water trope, which can be tiresome.

  • Some viewers appreciated the comedic elements and the eventual character development.

  • The plot is generally considered formulaic and lacks originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally indicate a lukewarm reception, with some finding it a harmless, albeit uninspired, comedy, while others felt it was forgettable.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by a Russian production company and primarily targets the CIS market, which explains its limited international recognition and rating data.

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