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Apparently, this is a 2014 movie that is just being released on DVD, and which I found in Redbox. Set in Los Angeles, it centers on the search for a serial killer, named the Black Rose Killer, as a black rose and a cryptic message in Russian are left on the bodies of each mutilated victim.

Set in Los Angeles, so far five young Russian women have been murdered in the tight knit community of West Hollywood. A LAPD Captain (Robert Davi) has decided to put a fresh team together to try and track down the psycho killer, so he imports a brazen Russian Major (Alexander Nevsky) to pair with a rookie female detective (Kristanna Loken),

The rapport and chemistry between Nevsky and Loken was pretty effective and there is some decent humor sprinkled throughout the film. However, overall, I found the dialogue and most of the acting to be quite wooden and stilted.

There's also loads of cold-blooded killings, bloody torture scenes, and grizzly showings of the dead victims. As the movie progresses the body counts and the carnage just multiplies. There's a big twist at the end, which I didn't guess, but which by that point I didn't really care very much about.

All in all, can't recommend. To note, there were no subtitles on my DVD copy, except when Russian was being spoken, but I was able to use the closed caption option on my remote to get the subtitles.

Com'on people. At least the photography was excellent. Bad script. Acting sans direction or self restraint. But good grief -- does it really deserve all this opprobrium? Shots and angles were often admirable. They found scenes and settings that were quite interesting and occasionally terrific. ... On the other hand, a stage name duplicating the cultural hero of the Russ is deserving of The Donald's approval and accents comparable to Branagh's Shadow Recruit choice are cringe-worthy. Just imagine what people not super self-conscious of being C-lister's could have done with the idea here.

Everything that Nevsky does is lies, falsehood and dust in the eyes.

Born Kuritsyn, he has no serious sports victories and titles, and in the world of real bodybuilding he is a laughing stock. The only ones who know him in Hollywood are bad actors like Adrian Paul and other unfortunates. Kristana Loken is another dummy, one-night star whose career was safely ruined by Uwe Boll.

The actor from Nevsky is also no. The fact that he allegedly graduated from the Lee Strasberg Acting Academy in California is an obvious nonsense. Al Pacino, Robert de Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Steve Buscemi and Angelina Jolie have been alumni at various times. And they are all really talented actors, which cannot be said about Sanka Kurochkin, who cannot play AT ALL!

And with all this - people believe! In this, Kuritsin must be given his due, he is a brilliant hoaxer.

And what support on TV! =D

But I will find out everything about what I am going to see, and people like Kuritsyn cannot deceive me. Therefore, films that interest me live up to my expectations in 9 cases out of 10.

But what about the average viewer?

The promotion of the film on TV smiled terribly. In particular, in Russia, the release of the film was given a whole plot. Action is there, all the cases. A tough man is healthy, in the credits they write "Mr. Universe", Russian Schwarzenegger. "The announcer talks about how a Hollywood actor, producer and director, a friend of Arnold, Jean Claude and Sylvester - Alexander Nevsky, together with a large Hollywood studio, shoots an American blockbuster in Moscow, with yourself in the lead role. On the screen, footage from the filming, explosions, shootouts, etc. And at the end they showed the trailer of the film, which, to be fair, looks pretty cool. But this is the job of marketers and editors, to present you with a poop on saucer, so that you look at her and exclaim: - "Wow! I'm buying Kachayidu at the cinema!" (Rather, after all, the first, right? ;))

I am sympathetic to those people thanks to whom this misunderstanding was able to collect more than $ 800,000 at the box office - the sucker is not a mammoth - he will not die out, and judging by some reviews, he will also say thank you. Yes, and God be with him. Another thing is more confusing - what $ 7,000,000 was spent on in this misunderstanding. Although, the question is stupid) Rollback, sawing, laundering, etc. Terms familiar to every Russian. Even relatives.

Total:

There is no acting! Kurochkin vaguely imagines what it is.

No directing either! Kurochkin generally vaguely imagines what it is.

Music - cheap pretentious nonsense played on spoons, saucepans and a cheap synthesizer.

The intrigue is fecal, the motivation of the villain is fecal, the motivation of Western cops, who invited 2 meters of disgrace to themselves, to investigate the murder is fecal.

As a result, the whole film is one big poop.

'The Room' has a new contender. I love bad movies, and this one takes it to a whole new level. Bad writing, cinematography, editing, and TERRIBLE acting.

Starring the director/producer, Alexander Nevsky, who can barely speak English. His acting is so wooden I think the blue fairy JUST turned him into a real boy. Co-stars Kristanna Loken, she played that Terminator 3 robot who never spoke(Perfect casting after seeing this movie). The director also gave his girlfriend, Oksana Sidorenko, a bit part. Probably because everyone else read the script. Adrian Paul(star of the Highlander tv show), and Robert Davi did alright considering the script and complete lack of understandable direction.

The movie was 83 minutes long, but with all the completely random b-roll and unnecessary sequences it could be 30 minutes long. It's as if the editor decided that half the movie was unwatchable and cut it out. Then said to somebody, "Stick a camera out a car window and drive around. That'll fill up some time!" One example: In the beginning he visits the ocean for 5 minutes and then it never comes up again. Why did he stare at seagulls 5 minutes?!

All and all, this is one of the worse movies I've ever seen. A great example of how not to make a movie. And that is why it's worth watching.

I can't believe how boring this movie is. The acting was bad, the chemistry was bad, the script was dull. The plot was a good one they should have been able to do more than they did with it.Blood and gore alone do not make a great action/mystery movie (or apparently even a good one). I could not wait for it to be over.

Everything about this film is rotten - the story, the script, the direction, editing, music, effects, acting, lighting, pace, action scenes, background scenes, link scenes, scenery in general ... Oh hang on, there is one plus point: the actors are very well dressed, well groomed.

Nothing like any LA police I've ever seen though.

Everyone knows about A and B categories. Creators of this "movie" reminded there are a lot of other letters in the alphabet.

It's a direct to video release. If you're looking for an Oscar winner, look elsewhere. I saw it on Netflix. Reminded of the slew of bad action movies I enjoyed renting back in the 80's and 90's.To wit, I am known as the king of bad movies. Love 'em. I enjoyed it for what it is. A bit low budget. Not as gory as some reviews would lead you to believe. I will say this, if the the star, Alexander Nevsky, could lose the heavy Russian accent, he'd make a helluva lot more sense as Jack Reacher than Tom Cruise.

Tons of potential, but watchable. Don't know what happened. Laughable at times unintentionally I'm sure.

I found this a well shot and pleasant action movie for a B film. Especialy Kristana Loken is one of my favorith. She deserves more A movie play roles.

3 July 2017. Director, actor Alexander Nevsky missed an opportunity to really shine in this movie. Probably he could have done a better job writing the movie's script himself instead of relying another team of writers to do the job. The result was no Black Rain (1989) or Rising Sun (1993). The cinematography was great though along with a some nice authentic photography work (i.e., a bent top of fence instead of perfect one, the use of a not beautiful model looking female extra in the airport, use of really clear sharp focused picture). The movie started with good promise especially the Russian-American angle and the not so pretty shots of Los Angeles.

What is striking is the parallel between Nevsky and Arnold Scharzenegger in his earlier performances like the original Terminator (1984). Both have a sort of stilted way of talking and their acting is a bit flat without much character, even for a Russian character. Yet Nevsky's movie offered up some deeper humanity in a number of scenes as well as an assortment of detective lingo that was rather appealing.

A seemingly increasing number of weaknesses piled up though. The lack of the follow through and use of the more than one victims' photograph, the lack of real concern about one's safety, especially Emily Smith, the profiler, at least at first. There are the typical use of the stereotypical illegal searches which doesn't help a Russian-tinged movie. Somebody forgot the use of undercover disguises and a wire, not very smart. Wearing a white very visible blouse in a dark warehouse? Haven't seen very many law enforcement officers not use their flashlight arm to support their weapon's arm as in this movie. Anything really dumb about a girl working alone at night under the circumstances? This movie doesn't rise to the level of Silence of the Lambs (1991) or Hannibal (2001) not as stylish or as smart. But there's some heart in this movie and not so much jerking around as many detective movies. And there's a pretty come back for profiler, Emily Smith and a nice bit of ending dialogue. There were glimpses that Nevsky as potential director might continue to improve and produce some quality and refreshiing movies.

Trendsetter Aleksandr Nevsky brings yet another engaging, action- filled movie to the big screen. Its name is «Black Rose». This is not typical average-quality action film like «The Expendables» or «The Terminator» it is top-notch motion picture.

When LAPD is completely powerless against a sadistic sociopathic killer, it calls up to invite Russian specialist major Kazatov (Aleksandr Nevsky). LAPD had this series of murders investigated by Kazatov.

This film served as great entertainment with its breath-taking sceneries of affluent Los Angeles. I really loved Kazatov punishment style, because this guy doesn't afraid to break the rules and he never gives criminals a chance to live. For example, the moment when major used a «Desert Eagle» to shoot for five times at a thief handbags. In addition, Nevsky used actors that had either appeared in his previous movies like «Treasure Riders» or «Moscow Heat».

Overall, this is a great movie with an excellent action and the god most loved actor. Furthermore, in a newsworthy press release I read that Nevsky is going to make a follow-up to «Black Rose».

Time flew by as it kept my attention, enjoyed watching it.