When in films there is a clear separation of characters into good and evil, the plot becomes commonplace. And only where the personality of the heroes is composed of perfect acts, and completely different ones, is there room for unexpected plot twists. These films include the film in question. The character Aleksey Smolin from the TV series “The Game” is an ambiguous personality, the more interesting it is to watch the hero.
What is the movie about
The action-packed criminal drama film, released in 2011, tells of a clash of two strong and smart personalities, one of which is an FSB investigator, and the second is an unbalanced bandit.
After the bank robbery, Pavel Belov begins an investigation, but it is not so easy to get on the trail of the criminal Alexei Smolin. At some point, the confrontation of two smart people, who sometimes surprise each other with their tactical moves, becomes personal enmity. This is of even greater interest to the audience.
Story confrontation
It was on the confrontation of the two heroes that the main storyline was built. It is difficult to determine which of the two characters is the main one in this film. In addition, your choices made at the beginning of the film may change when watching the series.
Pavel Belov always plays by the rules. He is honest, principled, sometimes too much. Indeed, for the sake of work, this hero is even ready to sacrifice his family. For Alexei Smolin, on the contrary, there are no rules. He easily kills, threatens children and cannot stop his crimes.
Villain or hero
Watching a brilliant villain is incredibly exciting. It is thanks to this character that many loved the series. In the reviews, viewers indicate their interest in Alexei Smolin and the actor who brilliantly played him. At first it seems as if the character is inadequate and capable of any crime. However, the hero gradually opens on the other hand. Alexey Smolin does not kill unnecessarily, he never changes his beloved and loves her and their son more than his life. A gangster knows what devotion and friendship are. At some points, he is ready to sacrifice his own life for his two friends.
In 2014, the continuation of the film was released, numbering also 20 episodes. Here, Alexey Smolin opened to the audience in a completely new way. The hero who has gone to jail is secretly released from prison, so that an even more cruel character could use his hands to deal with his enemies. A strong and independent Smolin would never obey anyone, but the bandit was held hostage by his son.
A new turn of events overwhelmed former opponents who were in the same boat. After all, the daughter of Pavel Belov also became a hostage to the new villain. Past enemies will have to work together to save their children.
The actor who played the character
Pavel Belov was played by Prokhor Dubravin, and the role of Alexei Smolin was played by actor Pavel Barshak. A talented artist was born in Moscow on December 19, 1980. As a child, Pasha wanted to be an astronaut and a garbage truck driver. However, the elder brother, who was interested in theater art at that time, influenced the final choice of profession.
Pavel received his acting education at the directing department of the Russian Academy of Theater Arts, in the workshop of Pyotr Fomenko. In the movie, the actor made his debut with a cameo in the series "Deadly Force." This was followed by minor roles in several films. The first stellar work was the participation in the film of Alexei Uchitel "Walk".
The actor’s work in such films as “Soldiers”, “Patients”, “Adjutants of Love”, “Night Seller”, “Three Musketeers”, “Election Day 2”, “Pharmacist”, “Christmas Tree 2” and the series “Legend” can be noted for opera "," I am near "," Process "," Silent Hunting ". In total, the filmography of Pavel Barshak totals more than 60 films. But it was the character of Alexey Smolin that many remembered for the ingenious acting, claiming the title of his best work. After all, not everyone is given to play a bandit in such a way that the audience will be imbued with it to his character.