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Guardians
Защитники
2017 89 min Russia, United States of America 12+
★3.6
Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy, Comedy, Thriller
Director: Sarik Andreasyan
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Description
During the Cold War, an organization called "Patriot" created a superhero squad, which includes members of multiple Soviet republics. For years, the heroes had to hide their identities, but, in hard times, they must show themselves again.
Budget:
$5.4M
Worldwide:
$15.07M
Starring
Anton Pampushnyy
Actor
Sanjar Madi
Actor
Sebastien Sisak
Actor
Awards
1 nomination
Key opinion
Zashchitniki is widely regarded as a flawed, derivative attempt at a Russian superhero blockbuster that fails to transcend its low-budget limitations. While some viewers appreciate the novelty of domestic comic-book spectacle and acceptable visual effects, the consensus faults the film for its hollow characters, incoherent plot, and uninspired performances.
| Originality | The film heavily borrows tropes and character archetypes from Marvel and DC franchises, resulting in a lack of originality. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay suffers from generic dialogue and thin, underdeveloped backstories for the main characters. | |
| Acting | The acting is widely criticized as stiff, unconvincing, and lacking the depth required to carry the film's serious tone. | |
| Runtime | The short runtime leaves little room for meaningful character arcs, turning the protagonists into vehicles for spectacle rather than relatable heroes. | |
| Cinematography | The visual effects and action sequences are viewed as acceptable or effective relative to the film's modest budget, though they remain inferior to major Hollywood standards. |