Review: 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' — A Disappointing Political Drama About Putin's Rise
By
John Serba
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A critical review of Olivier Assayas' political drama "The Wizard of the Kremlin," starring Paul Dano as a behind-the-scenes power broker and Jude Law as Vladimir Putin. Despite strong talent involved, the film is described as long, dull, and sprawling — a disappointing execution of an intriguing premise about Putin's rise to power.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn Soviet Russia, Weezard ov Kremlin ees long, borink movie.
Sound intriguing? It should, considering director Olivier Assayas' credibility and the versatility and charisma of its two leads.
this labyrinthine story sprawls wide and shallow
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