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Arkin, in his film bow, is absolutely outstanding as the courtly Russian who kisses a lady's hand even as he draws a gun. Aug 8, 2008 | Full Review…
Arkin, in his film bow, is absolutely outstanding as the courtly Russian who kisses a lady's hand even as he draws a gun.
Variety Staff
More memorable for its title than for anything else. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
More memorable for its title than for anything else.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
The Russians Are Coming is not the best comedy of the year but it stands out in a lean period for good old American slapstick. Jun 26, 2019 | Full Review…
The Russians Are Coming is not the best comedy of the year but it stands out in a lean period for good old American slapstick.
Wendy Michener
Over-rated but still holds up as a moderately amusing sit-com lightweight parody of the cold-war and small-town America. Mar 28, 2015 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Over-rated but still holds up as a moderately amusing sit-com lightweight parody of the cold-war and small-town America.
Dennis Schwartz
Inexplicably nominated for Best Picture Oscar, Norman Jewison's situation comedy is mildly amusing, benefiting from a catchy title and allowing Alan Arkin to sport a Russian accent as sailor of a Soviet submarine. Mar 14, 2008 | Rating: C+ | Full Review…
Inexplicably nominated for Best Picture Oscar, Norman Jewison's situation comedy is mildly amusing, benefiting from a catchy title and allowing Alan Arkin to sport a Russian accent as sailor of a Soviet submarine.
Emanuel Levy
Though the film is more than two hours long, the pace is always quick, thanks to the fine editing done by Williams and future director Ashby. Oct 31, 2007 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Though the film is more than two hours long, the pace is always quick, thanks to the fine editing done by Williams and future director Ashby.
Sweet and charmingly funny in many places, this is dated but entertaining. Dec 30, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Sweet and charmingly funny in many places, this is dated but entertaining.
It skewers hawkish reactionism and mob militancy, and its sympathetic portrayal of the beached Russians -- not to mention the panicky buffoonery of the Americans -- probably gave the more rabid Commie-haters conniptions. Apr 5, 2006 | Full Review…
It skewers hawkish reactionism and mob militancy, and its sympathetic portrayal of the beached Russians -- not to mention the panicky buffoonery of the Americans -- probably gave the more rabid Commie-haters conniptions.
Mark Bourne
A true classic Cold War comedy told with wit, slapstick, and paranoia. Feb 18, 2006 | Rating: 5/5
A true classic Cold War comedy told with wit, slapstick, and paranoia.
Steve Crum
Now terribly quaint (just look at the title!) and not nearly as funny as film historians would lead you to believe. Apr 29, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
Now terribly quaint (just look at the title!) and not nearly as funny as film historians would lead you to believe.
Christopher Null
It is a grand and hilarious motion picture in which comic gems spill over each other. Nov 20, 2003 | Full Review…
It is a grand and hilarious motion picture in which comic gems spill over each other.
Tony Mastroianni
Fabulously funny! Jun 19, 2003 | Rating: 4/5
Fabulously funny!
Nell Minow
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