The film tells the gripping story of a millionaire merchant who hides his wealth in the taiga during the civil war. The legend of the lost gold is passed down from generation to generation until 1975, when geologist Boris Albertovich discovers a coin with the initials "TB." In the present day, his grandson Sasha and friend Vitaly, deeply in debt, decide to find the treasure to change their fate. Their journey is fraught with danger and conflict, culminating in the discovery of a letter from Toyon Baaya's servant, revealing the tragic history of the treasure. The film emphasizes that true treasure is family and love, and immerses viewers in the cultural richness and picturesque landscapes of Yakutia.
The “gay best friend”, an age-old trope, has been done in countless films and television series. Ranging from one-note (Sex and the City's Stanford and Mario) to nuanced (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Tituss), the gay best friend exists to support and advise the main protagonist, with their conflicts swept to the side.
'The Menu' has a strong story. The 5 acts, which are defined by the courses, are an excellent subversion of the classic 5-act film structure.
Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris, with an economy of language, but a world of expression, weave us inside this futuristic tale of how your “one true love” may exist in the future in Benjamin Cleary's 'Swan Song.'
One of THE most frustrating trends in the mainstream film industry over the last several decades has been the onset of comedy efforts that seem SO focused on being crude and/or gross-out in all ways possible. That, at least for me, makes them no longer funny.
Sam Levinson's latest film can't keep up with the excellence of its performances.
There's no hiding the horrors of war in this inspiring story of survival
