Back in 2019, the Ministry of Culture noted that domestic cinema has achieved unprecedented success. Many good films have been presented. Indeed, the time has passed when only tearful melodramas and Cop series were shot in Russia. Now you can see many worthy works that are in no way inferior to Hollywood films.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a film to have all the prerequisites for 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 live up to 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 that he made in the first part. The budget of the "Invasion" can not be called modest, so everyone was sure: the film will become a real event in Russian cinema.
Reality:
In fact, everything turned out to be a little different: a spectacular picture without much sense. Spectators do not understand what drives heroes. There is a feeling that the filmmakers are calling for abandoning gadgets and computers. According to them, in this situation, only artificial intelligence is to blame. The cost of shooting 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 paranormal phenomena, the likelihood of success increases significantly. Ninth is the story of a murder chain investigation. The St. Petersburg investigator decides to turn to a female medium for help.
Expectation:
Mystical detective with a romantic line. Sounds tempting. Petersburg at the end of the 19th century, surroundings, special atmosphere - the audience could not wait for the premiere. The director of the film was Nikolai Khomeriki. According to most, this person knows how to create high-quality cinema.
Reality:
Unfortunately, the idea failed. The film was even called a clone of lifeless western films. The result was a strange mixture of diverse genres. Also, the creators of "Ninth" did not leave the audience a chance to guess who the killer was. Everything is clear already in the initial scenes of the film. There is no intrigue, and no longer want to watch it to the end.
8. The Union of Salvation (2020)
Drama dedicated to the uprising of the Decembrists of 1825. Historical films are very popular, so already in the first weekend of rental, he took second place in fees.
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:
The Salvation Union is more like a costume show. There are a lot of heroes, at some point the audience begins to get confused. Not enough emotions and feelings, the characters of the main characters are not disclosed. Maybe this opinion is subjective, but the box office says that the film really did not live up to expectations.
7. Selfie (2018)
Another psychological thriller from Nikolai Khomeriki. The famous writer Vladimir Bogdanov loses everything: work, family, beloved woman. A double takes his place.
Expectation:
An intriguing film with a non-banal plot, intellectual cinema.
"Selfie" is based on the novel by Sergei Minaev. All fans of his work for some time lived in anticipation of film adaptation. The plot is based on an interesting topic: 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 tightened gloomy.
6. Mafia: a game of survival (2015)
The film takes place in the distant future. The TV show "Mafia: a game of survival" at the peak of popularity. 11 people are ready to enter the fray, the winner will receive a reward, and the loser will have to say goodbye to life.
Expectation:
Films with a similar theme are more than enough. The creators of "Mafia" spent on advertising, and even at the time of filming, every resident of our country knew that "projects of this magnitude in Russia have not yet been removed."
Reality:
The film turned out spectacular, a lot of special effects and graphics. But what about the plot? It seems that they forgot about him. Banal dialogues, the pretense of actors, the lack of a storyline. The Mafia has received many negative reviews, both from film critics and from viewers. Well deserved.
5. Draft (2018)
A fantastic film, based on the novel by Sergey Lukyanenko. The main character, Muscovite Kirill, works as a designer of computer games. Soon his life will change, he will get the opportunity to become a customs officer between parallel worlds.
Expectation:
Screen adaptation of books is a thankless task. In any case, one of the viewers will be dissatisfied. So the "Draft" had high hopes. The creators could make an amazing fantastic story, a beautiful and high-quality film.
Reality:
True, having a ready-made script in their hands, they decided to change it a bit and seemed to be carried away, the plot lost all logic. Another minus is weak computer graphics.
4. Enduring (2018)
A military drama based on a true story. The crew of the Soviet tank accomplished a feat by engaging in 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 is touched - the war. In every Russian family there are those who took part in the Great Patriotic War, so the creators did not have the right to make a mistake.
Reality:
What happened? Impeccable film, from a technical point of view, everything is at the highest level. Excellent camera work, but the impression of the “Indestructible” spoiled a large number of historical inaccuracies. Also lacking in emotions, the characters of the characters remained a mystery to the audience. A romantic line has been added, which, according to some critics, is completely inappropriate.
3. Alien (2018)
A fantastic film about an astronaut who is forced to survive on Mars.
Expectation:
Martian’s expectation rating was 74% (before being displayed). Sci-fi pictures about space like 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, took third place. There is no science, no adventure, no action. A boring film about the mental torment of an astronaut.
2. Beyond reality (2018)
Fantasy film, the story of a talented con man who decided to beat the casino and assembled a team for this. Each member has supernatural powers.
Expectation:
Scams, casinos, mysticism, love ... An interesting science fiction film with a unique plot and a beautiful picture could have turned out.
Reality:
A bad idea was ruined by an ill-conceived script. Many scenes that do not fit together. It seems that these are episodes from different films. The audience was pleased only with the visual component, the film was very effective.
1. The Real Tale (2011)
A film where fairy-tale characters get from the past to the present.
Expectation:
A great idea, it is not new, but the adaptation of folklore stories is of great interest to the audience. The expectation rating was above average. A wonderful cast, famous actors took part in the filming.
Reality:
It is not clear for whom this film was shot. If for children, then why is there such an abundance of bloody scenes? Adults will also be disappointed with the excessive simplicity of the plot. The result was a cruel tale without much sense. 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 one, has its fans. You can also find a list of the most anticipated films of 2020. Maybe they will have a completely different fate.
