Sniper: The White Raven

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Sniper: The White Raven

R

2022

1h 51m

War

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Drama

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After suffering a senseless tragedy at the hand of invading soldiers in the Donbas region in 2014, a former Ukrainian physics teacher renounces his peaceful way of life and seeks revenge. Upon joining the military and earning a coveted spot as a sniper, he sets his sights on an elite Russian sniper whose elimination could change the tide of the conflict.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

09/27/2022

3/5

A noble attempt to honour the resilience of Ukrainians and the courage of ordinary people like Voronin, fighting for freedom.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

07/06/2022

It's well-made, a real explosion of a war movie -- but it's nationalistic.

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Natalia Winkelman

New York Times

06/30/2022

Its release arrives as troubling reports on Russia’s invasion of the country break almost daily, and the movie’s themes of nationalism, rage and resilience resonate even as its glassiness holds viewers at a distance.

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Dan Buffa

Dose of Buffa

02/08/2023

B+

If there’s one takeaway outside of solid acting and a satisfying conclusion, it’s that the process of becoming a sniper and how one lives and operates is properly explored here.

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Ricardo De Querol

El Pais (Spain)

11/18/2022

Avoids touching upon human complexity: classic war movies know how to portray nuanced characters behind the enemy lines, even within the Nazis; but here, that just doesn't happen. [Full review in Spanish]

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

09/19/2022

Sniper: The White Raven, which takes place during Ukraine's Donbas conflict, is one of the dullest war movies you'll ever see. The movie becomes cliché-ridden, with acting as hollow and action as trite as anything in a shoddy video game.

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Bandera

07/08/2022

This movie provided a very accurate and chilling depiction of Russias criminal invasion of Ukraine.

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ThisIsCokes T

@CokeDIT Feb 7

You get immersed in the atmosphere of the film, I could really feel the anger of the main character and easy empathize with what is he feeling. Don’t forget that it is not fictional, it is happening right now.

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Chris S

@Medicnco17 Jan 17

I found this movie to be a truly gripping transformation story that boldly confronts its moral complexity. The lead performance powerfully depicts the haunting transition from an ordinary teacher to a lethal soldier. The cinematography immerses viewers in the conflict's brutal landscape, making each frame feel immediate and intense.

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Randy N

@RT12138715 Sep 3

Excellent movie. Although originally filmed using Ukrainian language, the version I watched was over-dubbed in English, making it very easy to watch and understand. This film is very well done. It rivals the cinematography of anything produced by Hollywood.

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Robert A

@RT56636066 May 13

Brilliantly filmed, emotionally powerful, this is one of the best movies about the Russian war in Ukraine. Despite not knowing Russian and seeing the movie in subtitles in Croatian, I was mesmerized by the story, the acting and the truly amazing cinematography. If you can find it with English subtitles you will be well rewarded!

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P M

@RT65861789 May 1

I would have given this movie a higher rating but it was impossible to watch the action and read the subtitles. I would sooner have shitty voice dubbing than subtitles.

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After suffering a senseless tragedy at the hand of invading soldiers in the Donbas region in 2014, a former Ukrainian physics teacher renounces his peaceful way of life and seeks revenge. Upon joining the military and earning a coveted spot as a sniper, he sets his sights on an elite Russian sniper whose elimination could change the tide of the conflict.

Director: Marian Bushan
Producer: Artem Denysov
Screenwriter: Marian Bushan, Mykola Voronin
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: UM Group
Rating: R (Some Sexuality/Nudity|Language|Bloody Images|Violence)
Genre: War, Action, Drama
Original Language: Ukrainian
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2022
Runtime: 1h 51m

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