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Calculator
Вычислитель
2014 83 min Russia 12+
★5.4
Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Director: Dmitriy Grachev
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Description
Ten prisoners condemned to exile on a hostile planet XT-59 must pave the way through swamp to reach the Islands of Happiness, the only safe area on the planet, before the harsh climate or the underground horrors kill them all.
Budget:
$2.2M
Starring
Evgeniy Mironov
Actor
Anya Chipovskaya
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Vinnie Jones
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2015
— Best Russian Action Film
Key opinion
Calculator is a highly divisive sci-fi film that polarizes audiences over its low-budget execution versus its ambitious premise. While supporters praise the atmospheric visuals and the performance of key leads, critics largely condemn the illogical narrative, poor pacing, and the failure of the adaptation to capture the depth of Alexander Gromov’s source material.
| Production | The film’s modest budget is effectively managed to create a visually striking, albeit minimalist, sci-fi landscape. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay fails to preserve the complexity and thematic weight of the original novella, often substituting compelling character arcs with flat dialogue and logical inconsistencies. | |
| Acting | Opinions on acting are sharply split: some viewers find Mironov and Vinnie Jones to be strong, charismatic anchors, while others characterize the performances as unconvincing and hollow. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as disjointed by many, with scenes feeling disconnected and the narrative rhythm failing to maintain consistent tension. | |
| Cinematography | The technical execution of the cinematography is a point of contention, ranging from praise for its soulful aesthetic to harsh criticism of shaky camerawork and poor focus. |