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The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness
Последний богатырь: Посланник тьмы
2021 108 min Russia 6+
★6.7
Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Dmitriy Dyachenko
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Description
Now that Ivan is about to turn 21, he is now grown up and finally old enough to marry the beautiful Vasilisa. But when Vasilisa is kidnapped and trapped in modern Moscow, Ivan and his friends must travel to the present day to rescue her.
Budget:
$7M
Worldwide:
$29.69M
Starring
Viktor Khorinyak
Actor
Mila Sivatskaya
Actor
Ekaterina Vilkova
Actor
Awards
Nika Awards 2024
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
The third installment of 'The Last Bogatyr' is widely considered the weakest in the trilogy, struggling to balance its transition to a modern Moscow setting with the established fantasy tone. While some viewers appreciate the familiar characters and lighthearted family appeal, many critics argue the script suffers from flat humor, a lack of narrative depth, and a disappointing conclusion.
| Acting | The supporting cast, particularly Elena Yakovleva as Baba Yaga and Sergey Burunov as Vodyanoy, delivers charismatic and memorable performances that remain a highlight of the film. | |
| Production | The film's decision to shift the setting from the magical world of Belogorie to modern-day Moscow feels derivative and strips the story of the unique atmosphere that defined the earlier entries. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for being sluggish, disjointed, and over-reliant on thin, uninspired plot contrivances to drive the story forward. | |
| Acting | The casting of Philip Kirkorov as the Firebird is almost universally panned as an awkward, distracting choice that disrupts the tone of the movie. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided; some find it a charming blend of folklore and modern wit suitable for families, while others dismiss it as vulgar, repetitive, or poorly suited to the characters. | |
| Production | The film's visual effects and technical execution are a point of contention, with some praising the production design while many others decry the CGI and makeup as amateurish and artificial. |