I take this film as a symbol of the great Russian film factory. I am a half-Russian so I am one of those who can't imagine the New Year's Eve without watching this movie.
This is maybe the reason I can't say much about actor's performance, plot quality etc. - I just don't look at this film from this point of view. Of course it's one successfully made movie, otherwise it wouldn't be so adored by the Russian-speaking public.
What I can say for sure is that this is a must-see for everyone who wants to discover for himself why this movie has won such public attention and continues being played each and every 31-st of December. It fulfills all the aspects of a quality-time film: romance, comedy, catching storyline and most importantly - unique atmosphere.
No wonder they filmed a remake 30 years after the appearance of the original which continues the well-known story in a wonderful day starring many of the main actors that apperared 30 years ago.
Be sure to have at least a look at it. It will do everything else for you.
This is maybe the reason I can't say much about actor's performance, plot quality etc. - I just don't look at this film from this point of view. Of course it's one successfully made movie, otherwise it wouldn't be so adored by the Russian-speaking public.
What I can say for sure is that this is a must-see for everyone who wants to discover for himself why this movie has won such public attention and continues being played each and every 31-st of December. It fulfills all the aspects of a quality-time film: romance, comedy, catching storyline and most importantly - unique atmosphere.
No wonder they filmed a remake 30 years after the appearance of the original which continues the well-known story in a wonderful day starring many of the main actors that apperared 30 years ago.
Be sure to have at least a look at it. It will do everything else for you.