Really disappointed in this film. Though it is superbly shot, and the acting is fine, there are two many unconvincing scenes and underdeveloped character and plot. Little man versus the big guy and loses is hardly a plot line with much to say. We know in every country, but blatantly in Russia, there is endemic corruption. In this film we have big shot lawyer buddy who seems to believe in the law. However he can hardly be surprised that baddie mayor has him roughed up can he? And when he goes back to Moscow, why doesn't he destroy the mayor with his information. The plot line of him shagging his mate's missus so they are driven apart is so clumsy. Why on earth would she risk everything so casually; and to be caught at it on a picnic? When her devoted husband decides to forgive her and start again, why would she then kill herself? Tragedy is a feature of Russian fiction but when what intuition tells us should happen, happens, you ask yourself what's the point of the film.
Review of Leviathan
