Back in 2019, the Ministry of Culture noted that the domestic cinema has achieved unprecedented success. Many good films... Indeed, the time has passed when only tearful melodramas and cop series were filmed in Russia. Now you can see many worthy works that are in no way inferior to Hollywood films.
Unfortunately, situations are not uncommon when a film has all the prerequisites for a triumph, but the result is not happy. Films turn out to be a failure, an interesting plot, expensive special effects and the most talented actors do not help. We present to your attention the top 10 Russian films that did not meet the expectations of the audience.
10. Invasion (2020)
The main idea of the film is not new - the attack of alien races on Earth. The first part of "Attraction" had a good box office, so we decided to remove the sequel.
Expectation:
“Invasion” could compete with Hollywood blockbusters. The audience hoped that the director would correct all the mistakes he made in the first part. The budget of "Invasion" cannot be called modest, so everyone was sure that the film would become a real event in the domestic cinema.
Reality:
In fact, everything turned out to be a little different: a spectacular picture without much meaning. The audience does not understand what drives the characters. There is a feeling that the filmmakers are calling for abandoning gadgets and computers. In their opinion, only artificial intelligence is to blame for this situation. The filming costs did not pay off, the film was a failure.
9. Ninth (2019)
Thrillers are very popular with viewers, and if they have a place for the paranormal, the likelihood of success increases significantly. The Ninth is the story of a murder chain investigation. Petersburg investigator decides to seek help from a woman medium.
Expectation:
Mystical detective with a romantic line. Sounds tempting. Petersburg at the end of the 19th century, entourage, special atmosphere - the audience could not wait for the premiere. The film was directed by Nikolai Khomeriki. According to the majority, this person knows how to create a quality movie.
Reality:
Unfortunately, the idea failed. The film was even called a clone of lifeless Western films. The result is a strange mixture of various genres. Also, the creators of the "Ninth" did not leave the audience a single chance to guess who the killer is. Everything is clear already in the opening scenes of the film. There is no intrigue, and you no longer want to watch it to the end.
8. Union of Salvation (2020)
A drama dedicated to the 1825 Decembrist uprising. Historical films are very popular, so in the first weekend of the box office it took second place in the box office.
Expectation:
A beautiful historical blockbuster that highlights important events. It seemed that a high budget (980 million rubles) and the most popular Russian actors are a guarantee of a good film.
Reality:
Salvation Union is more like a costume show. There are a lot of heroes here, at some point the audience starts to get confused.There are not enough emotions and experiences, the characters of the main characters are not revealed. Perhaps this opinion is subjective, but the box office suggests that the film really did not live up to expectations.
7. Selfie (2018)
Another psychological thriller from Nikolai Khomerika. The famous writer Vladimir Bogdanov loses everything: his job, his family, his beloved woman. Its place is taken by a double.
Expectation:
An intriguing film with a non-trivial plot, intellectual cinema.
"Selfie" is based on the novel by Sergei Minaev. All fans of his work lived for some time in anticipation of the film adaptation. The plot is based on an interesting theme: each person has his own public image, which he diligently supports in various ways, for example, using social networks.
Reality:
Crumpled script, plot inconsistencies. The film is too long drawn out gloomy.
6. Mafia: a survival game (2015)
The film is set in the distant future. The TV show "Mafia: A Survival Game" is at its peak. 11 people are ready to join the fight, the winner will receive a reward, and the loser will have to say goodbye to life.
Expectation:
There are more than enough films with similar themes. The creators of "Mafia" spent money on advertising, and even at the time of filming, every resident of our country knew that "no projects of this scale had been filmed in Russia yet."
Reality:
The movie turned out to be spectacular, there are many special effects and graphics. But what about the plot? It looks like he was forgotten. Banal dialogues, actors' playfulness, lack of a storyline. Mafia received many negative reviews from both film critics and audiences. Deservedly so.
5. Draft (2018)
A fantastic film based on the novel by Sergei Lukyanenko. The protagonist, Muscovite Kirill, works as a designer of computer games. Soon his life will change, he will have the opportunity to become a customs officer between parallel worlds.
Expectation:
The adaptation of books is a thankless task. In any case, some of the spectators will be dissatisfied. So they pinned great hopes on "Chernovik". The creators could shoot an amazing fantastic story, beautiful and high-quality motion pictures.
Reality:
True, having a ready-made script in hand, they decided to change it a little and seem to have got carried away, the plot has lost all logic. Another disadvantage is weak computer graphics.
4. Indestructible (2018)
A war drama based on a real story. The crew of a Soviet tank accomplished a feat by engaging in a battle with the enemy. The forces were unequal, but the Soviet soldiers were able to do the impossible.
Expectation:
Viewers hoped to see a quality patriotic drama. A serious topic was touched upon - war. In every Russian family there are those who took part in the Great Patriotic War, so the creators had no room for error.
Reality:
What happened? A flawless motion picture, from a technical point of view, everything is at the highest level. Excellent camera work, but the impression of "Indestructible" was spoiled by a large number of historical inaccuracies. Also, there is not enough emotion, the characters of the characters remained a mystery to the audience. Added a romance line that some critics say is completely inappropriate.
3. Alien (2018)
A fantastic film about an astronaut who is forced to survive on Mars.
Expectation:
The Martian's Expectation Rating was 74% (pre-release). Sci-fi films about space are popular with many viewers. Of course, the audience hoped that he would be no worse than the "Martian"
Reality:
The film became one of the most unprofitable projects of 2018, taking third place. There is no science, no adventure, no action. A boring film about the emotional torment of an astronaut.
2. Beyond Reality (2018)
A fantasy film, the story of a talented swindler who decided to beat the casino and assembled a team for this. Each participant has supernatural powers.
Expectation:
Scams, casinos, mysticism, love ... An interesting fantastic film with a unique plot and a beautiful picture could turn out.
Reality:
A good idea was spoiled by an ill-conceived script. Lots of scenes that don't fit together.It seems that these are episodes from different films. The audience was pleased only by the visual component, the film turned out to be very effective.
1. A real tale (2011)
A film where fairytale characters go from the past to the present.
Expectation:
Great idea, it is not new, but adaptations of folklore stories are of great interest to the audience. The expectation rating was above average. Excellent cast, famous actors participated in the filming.
Reality:
It is not clear for whom this film was filmed. If for children, why is there such an abundance of bloody scenes here? Adults will also be disappointed by the overly simplicity of the plot. It turned out to be a cruel tale without much meaning. There is an opinion that Sergey Bezrukov is to blame for everything. He wrote the script without being a professional screenwriter.
Perhaps you will not agree with our opinion, because every film, even the most disastrous, has its fans. You can also see the list most anticipated movies 2020... Maybe they will have a completely different fate.