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Buy Me
Купи меня
2017 107 min Russia 18+
★6.4
Drama
Director: Vadim Perelman
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Description
Katya, a young girl from a good family, a student of philology is awarded a grant to study archives in Paris but instead of heading to Paris she travels to the Arab Emirates to start international modeling career…
Budget:
$2M
Worldwide:
$409,913
Starring
Anna Adamovych
Actor
Sabina Akhmedova
Actor
Maksim Al-Names
Actor
Awards
Moscow International Film Festival 2017
— Golden Saint George – Best Film
Key opinion
Opinions on "Buy Me" are sharply divided, with viewers disagreeing on whether the film offers a profound character study or a superficial, poorly executed exploration of immorality. While some appreciate its atmospheric depiction of lost youth and the psychological consequences of over-controlled parenting, others find the narrative frustrating, the characters lacking in depth, and the thematic goals unclear.
| Acting | The lead performances are polarized, with some critics praising the ensemble's naturalistic portrayal of complex, flawed women, while others condemn the acting as flat or vulgar. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being inconsistent and disjointed, leaving the protagonist's primary motivations—such as her pursuit of danger or "orgies"—opaque and frustratingly underdeveloped. | |
| Ending | The film's ending creates a divide: some viewers find the tragic conclusion emotionally satisfying and thematically fitting, while others view it as predictable and lacking in meaningful moral resolution. | |
| Direction | The director's attempt to contrast superficial glamour with the harsh reality of the characters' choices is seen by some as a compelling modern style, while others argue the film fails to commit to its own premise, resulting in a hollow experience. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a psychological portrait for those who see the characters' descent as a rebellion against parental over-control, though many viewers struggle to empathize with the protagonists' superficial lifestyle choices. |