Hard to Be a God

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Ben H @RT11794309 May 31, 2026 One of the best movies ever made See more Matthew P @RT04736148 Oct 23, 2025 A snail on valium has more dramatic flow than this... I sat through the first hour of this 3-hour-long slog through a world depicted as cesspool in every way, but could endure no more. Let me be clear: with regard to Russian epics, Tarkovsky's "Andrei Rublov" is a world masterpiece [5/5 stars]; the critics who hail "Hard to Be a God" as on the same level or (God help us) higher, are completely deluded. If you're looking to invest some empathy in characters with a dramatic arc, you've come to the wrong place... but if the repetitive, long, and supremely boring depiction of putrid stench and brutality is your thing, then hold your nose and dive in... [the stars are for the incredible production values of the film's world]. See more Thomas S @RT53929595 Jun 24, 2025 A film that has haunted me ever since I first saw it about ten years ago. Watching it feels like stepping into a world that is wet, foul, ugly, and utterly devoid of hope—you can almost smell it through the screen. It's a visceral experience, not just visually but physically oppressive. What stays with you isn’t just the grime or the chaos, but the way the film strips death of all its ceremonial veils. There's no dignity, no peace—just raw, brutal decay. It's an unrelenting vision of humanity at its most feral, and a powerful meditation on how little separates so-called civilization from absolute barbarism. Not for the faint of heart, but absolutely unforgettable. See more nina n @RT78311591 Apr 8, 2025 Like all films that are lived-in, you won't come out unscathed. Read the book. Please do. See more S R @ScottR Apr 13, 2024 My brother recommended it for its uniqueness and unique it was. It was so medieval and painfully frustrating, but it still had some crazy staged choreographed scenes. Did I enjoy it? Not especially, but it deserves respect for its ambitious sci-fi plot. It took guts to make and to take a box office bomb. RUS. See more Frisian W @RT92872044 Dec 17, 2023 Absolutely amazing. I really like the unique hypnotic and otherworldly vibe. I watch the trailer often to relive this feeling. A very creepy planet that I'm happy not to live on. See more Read all reviews

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