Crime mystery set in Stalin-era Soviet Union where a child murderer runs free, pursued by a disgraced member of the...
Crime mystery set in Stalin-era Soviet Union where a child murderer runs free, pursued by a disgraced member of the military police. Stars Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises), Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), Gary Oldman (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) and Charles Dance (The Imitation Game).
In 1953 Soviet Russia, the film chronicles the crisis of conscience for secret police agent Leo Demidov (Hardy), who loses status, power and home when he refuses to denounce his own wife, Raisa (Rapace), as a traitor. Exiled from Moscow to a grim provincial outpost, Leo and Raisa join forces with General Mikhail Nesterov (Oldman) to track down a serial killer who preys on young boys. Their quest for justice threatens a system-wide cover-up enforced by Leo’s psychopathic rival Vasili (Kinnaman), who insists “There is no crime in Paradise.”
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30 %84 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
42 %12,118 reviewsAudience score rating
"Plays like a curious relic of an earlier Cold War mindset..."
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Variety
Variety"Hardy is immaculate as Leo, from accent to demeanour."
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Total Film
Total Film"A striking example of how a single, wrongheaded choice can doom an entire movie."
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Time Out
Time Out"When it finally gets going, it becomes gloweringly compelling, shored up by its strong supporting players, handsome photography and sheer, clanking momentum."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"It’s a wash, starting with a Europudding assemblage of performers of all nationalities besides Russian."
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The Dissolve
The Dissolve"This $50 million Ridley Scott production does benefit from strong performances..."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"This overwrought thriller is a pedestrian period piece that squanders its potential."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineChild 44 | Details
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong themes and violence
- Runtime
- 131
- Genre
- Drama, Thriller
- Country of origin
- Czech Republic, UK, Romania, USA
