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Dr. Krok
DeeDee returns to her hometown with her 11 year old son, Trooper, 13 years after she ran off with her boyfriend. Her childhood best friend, Sam, is now married and he and his wife, Lydia, are the town's veterinarians. Lydia is a little wary about DeeDee after Sam tells her that they were best friends growing up and DeeDee was his first crush. But DeeDee and Trooper find their way into many hearts of the townspeople with their sweet helpfulness and friendships. DeeDee sets up a candle making business in town square and invites many of the ladies of the town to weekly candle making parties, and through these parties she and Lydia become good friends. One evening after dinner with Lydia and Sam, DeeDee tells Sam she's very sick and she doesn't have much longer to live and she needs his help to find a good family in town to adopt Trooper. Sam later tells Lydia everything and they decide to adopt Trooper themselves if/when something happens to DeeDee.
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Plot Summary
This film chronicles the rise and fall of a fictional Russian gangster named Dr. Krok, who transitions from a street thug to a powerful crime lord. The narrative follows his ruthless ascent through the criminal underworld, highlighting his complex relationships and the brutal realities of post-Soviet Russia. As his empire grows, so do the enemies and the internal conflicts that threaten to bring him down.
Critical Reception
Dr. Krok received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. However, some found the narrative to be overly bleak and violent. Audiences were drawn to its unflinching portrayal of organized crime.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unflinching portrayal of the Russian criminal underworld.
Strong performances, especially from the lead actors, were frequently highlighted.
Some critics noted its excessive violence and bleak tone.
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Fun Fact
Dr. Krok is considered part of a loosely connected trilogy of films by Aleksei Balabanov that explore themes of crime and violence in contemporary Russia, along with 'Brother' and 'Brother 2'.
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