Don't watch this as 'soldier' perspective but watch this as 'soldier boy' perspective . Lower your expectation and you will enjoy watching this . Recommend to watch with family too . Ignore the rating and just watch .
18 Reviews
Not Bad, in Spite of Being Russian-made
ETO_Buff6 July 2023
It feels weird giving it seven stars, but in spite of it being a Russian-made film, it wasn't too bad. The little boy in the lead role did a good job. Of course it had all of the usual Russian movie tropes, like silly dialog, everyone being happy about being in the army, and the male commander falling in love with a female subordinate. The fX and photography were good, and even the acting was okay. It's supposedly a true story, but the filmmakers make that somewhat hard to believe, because some of the things that are portrayed have to be fictional. For one example, in the very beginning, the boy's aunt helps him escape from the Germans by putting him outside of the house through a window and she is immediately shot dead from outside, but the boy gets away without interference.
Overall, I wouldn't watch it again, in spite of my 7-star rating, but I'd recommend others to see it at least once.
Overall, I wouldn't watch it again, in spite of my 7-star rating, but I'd recommend others to see it at least once.
everything happens when ...
ops-5253522 December 2020
War strikes out, and noone is spared . and i guess this is why the russian government goes in sponsoring movies like this, to make people not forget the great motherland war e.g 2nd world war and peoples duties if so happens again. its soldatik and patriotic to the fingertips and does tell a story that supposedly shall have occured, but as a filmographic 8th wonder of the world it aint.
but it presents a new supernova on the russian silverscreen, a kid actor that do not have camera anxiety at all, and acts like a welltrained robotnik, i wonder where they find this talent, and im sure the main adult actors have had a good laugh at the end of many takes, because that little hedgehogtan a boy may tip the enemies wheelbarrow at a blink of an eye.
as a history lesson its not a good film, it has some nice old relics of army equipment, and a heck of an explotion here and there, and a little bit of love, so if you wanna get charmed by the russian rascal number one then do like the grumpy old ma, and swipe through it asap.after all its paid by the government...
but it presents a new supernova on the russian silverscreen, a kid actor that do not have camera anxiety at all, and acts like a welltrained robotnik, i wonder where they find this talent, and im sure the main adult actors have had a good laugh at the end of many takes, because that little hedgehogtan a boy may tip the enemies wheelbarrow at a blink of an eye.
as a history lesson its not a good film, it has some nice old relics of army equipment, and a heck of an explotion here and there, and a little bit of love, so if you wanna get charmed by the russian rascal number one then do like the grumpy old ma, and swipe through it asap.after all its paid by the government...
10/10 stars
niceassvz6 January 2022
lousy
briancurran-433748 February 2021
I did not like this film because there was way too much coddling of this kid, it made the movie unrealistic to me,war is hell and they try and make looking after this displaced kid more like a soap opera, give me a break
Definitely should watch if you haven't.
greekmythology17 June 2021
A pretty emotional movie, but one I was glad to find. At first I didn't know about watching it due to the fact it was in Russian however I was lucky to find that there are English subtitles, definitely a good war movie to watch or just a good movie to watch in general. Please consider watching this!
Andrey Andreev with his acting make this movie great
danchy-jug9 January 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This movie is really great and there are moments in the movie when it's sad,and you can crie and there are moments where that little sweet boy who's acting is really great can make you laugh. I belive Andrey Andreev will be realy famous and great actor he have talent. I don't write reviews about movies on IMDB, but this movie really deserves a higher rating than 6,5 stars but I gave 10 stars because movie was really great and its really for this grade.
Awesome movie
shashimothe14 September 2021
Powerful war film
lolaborissenko23 December 2020
A film about the Second World War
pushkinaelvira5 January 2021
Kid did great acting
vukmario23 January 2022
10/10 stars what a amazing little actor. This is for an Oscar!!
slatkigrijeh6 January 2022
This is really a real war movie with a lot of emotions. That cute guy starring in the movie really made me cry on a couple of scenes. I don't usually cry about movies, but this movie emotionally destroyed me and I had to shed a tear. These Russians really know how to make good movies. I bow to the lead actor the boy for his well-done acting and really the film is special only because of his acting. The guy is a talent and I really see him in the future as the best actor. Talent has only to be seen by other filmmakers.
10 /10 acting and that music, that you can call real war movie with emotions. Andrey Andreev made great job.
danchy-jug7 January 2022
WOW that was great movie. The film is great and there really are moments in the movie when it's sad,and you can crie and there are moments where that little sweet boy who's acting is really great can make you laugh. I belive Andrey Andreev will be realy famous and great actor. By the way, I don't write reviews about movies on IMDB, but this one really deserves a higher rating than 6,5 stars but I gave 10 stars because movie was really great. By the way, Russians make great war movies for small budget, unlike American films that invest millions.
WW2. With a kid.
ivrealestate19 May 2020
Fact is stranger than fiction.....
s327616916 July 2022
Soldier Boy is a tale I initially felt was rather far fetched. A six year old child adopted by a battalion of Soviet soldiers, after the death of his family. In an active war zone!
Well, not only is this a remarkable tale its also true. Some creative license has been taken with the facts but for the most part, this is a reasonably accurate depiction.
The story's a compelling one. Its sad but more often than not, uplifting. Acting is some of the best I've seen and with the lead being so young, his performance can only be described as Oscar worthy.
He's utterly convincing and for that matter endearing. At times too, his childish seriousness is amusing, You can't help but smile. I can fully appreciate why the soldiers enjoyed his company.
In summary, this is a top shelf effort. One of the best films I've seen in a very long time and it comes highly recommended. Its also free to watch on Youtube.
Well, not only is this a remarkable tale its also true. Some creative license has been taken with the facts but for the most part, this is a reasonably accurate depiction.
The story's a compelling one. Its sad but more often than not, uplifting. Acting is some of the best I've seen and with the lead being so young, his performance can only be described as Oscar worthy.
He's utterly convincing and for that matter endearing. At times too, his childish seriousness is amusing, You can't help but smile. I can fully appreciate why the soldiers enjoyed his company.
In summary, this is a top shelf effort. One of the best films I've seen in a very long time and it comes highly recommended. Its also free to watch on Youtube.
Family movie
bubimirboksic24 January 2022
It's not full of blood it's more cute story about real event from history wich happens. Its not fake events. That was true. And what did this little kid do in movie is fantastic. I like this movie a lot. This actor had only 5 y when he act in this movie he must be a great Russian talen.
One of the best war film of modern Russia
tylertubisjr2 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
This is indeed one of the best Russian war films. It is about the life of Seryozha during world war two. He is the youngest soldier of the USSR; this film will touch the hearts of everyone; the innocence and adventure of a child during the wars will genuinely make you feel emotion; the acting of the child here in the film is genuinely oscar worthy, my favorite scene here is when Seryozha sang in the hospital camp the scene is remarkable, I also loved when he appointed to deliver emails for his fellow soldier, and he gave it with joyful in his eyes, this film is impressive in many ways, and I recommend it for everyone to watch, I know that the film itself is low-budget, but that doesn't mean that it's not enjoyable to watch, the movie is also on the point of view of the child.
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