![]() Starring Tikhon Zhiznevskiy, Alexander Seteykin, Lyubov Askyonova. You’ll be begging for the flamethrower by the time you’re halfway in. You can get your comic thriller fix in so many other films – and not have to read subtitles into the bargain. The violence is a little bit more intense, since it tends to involve hostage executions and one scene of animal abuse, but the main body of the film is just the usual punching and explosions. If you’re curious, however, I can tell you that this is pretty much Marvel standard for violence, sex, profanity, and drinking. If that was not enough to deter you from watching this, I’m not sure any amount of negative content is going to change your mind. Since the film is neither thrilling nor comedic, however, I’m left with the assumption that the best way to describe this particular offering is as a mistake. It could also be a comedy, which I do wonder about since it sticks to bad tropes like the smell of tuna in an office microwave. Major Grom is trying, as near as I can tell, to be one of those gritty, crime-focused superhero thrillers. If you’re Russian, this might be the Citizen Kane of comic book adaptations. I’m willing to admit that this may be the case here. Some films have a very localized sensibility that, for whatever reason, doesn’t translate that well between cultures. Now, I’m not sure if my lack of appreciation for Major Grom is based in cultural differences. Now, instead of giving in to my initial temptation to smash my laptop and find work that didn’t involve watching this, I sat through it. Unfortunately, I decided to check the remaining runtime and discovered to my horror that I was only half an hour in to a two-and-a-quarter hour movie. I was just getting ready to write this review and be done with this movie. Not that Grom is going to let some tag-along trainee get in the way of his investigation… ![]() But Grom has a mixed record, and his boss, Colonel General Fedor Prokopenko (Aleksei Maklakov) has saddled him with a partner to try and get him under control, new recruit Dmitry Dubin (Aleksander Seteykin). ![]() For police Major Igor Grom (Tikhon Zhiznevsky), the answer is simple: The man is a killer and must be brought to justice. Public opinion is divided on whether or not the costumed vigilante is a crime-fighter speaking truth to power or just another homicidal lunatic with body armor. A maniac calling himself the “Plague Doctor” has taken to kidnapping and murdering members of the local wealthy elite with flamethrowers, drawing attention to the flagrant crimes of the Russian oligarchy in the process. They’ll give you strength.” whumpedit whump movie major grom: plague doctor igor grom tikhon zhiznevsky russian movie my gifs bruises blood attacked punched angst emotional whump head injury unconscious bleeding manhandled cradled worry face touching limping hugging this is my FIRST russian movie watch and it’s amazing it’s based on a russian comic book series plus the main actor is HAWT lol but seriously the acting the plot the cgi the action scenes all so well done the plot twist is JUST amazing….watch it guys it’s on netflix □□ did some snooping and found out all the actors did their own stunts HOW COOL IS THAT? officially in love □□□ this week is taking a toll on me….watching this movie made me destress for a moment + making the gifs□….Saint Petersburg has a new problem. “You don’t trust anyone, do you, Igor?…… - Don’t push people away, Igor. “Why would I want anyone by my side? I feel great alone.” Aren’t you sick and tired of being alone?” He pursues a vigilante murderer in the mask of a plague doctor. Sequels I considered better than the first film from the franchise. ![]() a list of 37 titles created 4 months ago. a list of 42 titles created 11 months ago. 2020s Movies based on comics (except Marvel & DC) a list of 45 titles created 5 months ago. Petersburg safe, and bringing justice to the bad guys, but he does it as a lone wolf. a list of 28 titles created 6 months ago. He’s dedicated to keeping the streets of St. Major Grom: Plague Doctor (2021): Igor Grom is a skilled, honest, loose cannon detective.
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