In 2016, the film "Apprentice" was released. Reviews about him are mixed. The picture tells about the confrontation of religious and liberal values. It raises topics that are very important for modern society. What does faith without love carry? Where is the line between fanaticism and extremism? What is the role of adults in the moral education of children? What should be the attitude of the Christian commandments? It is not easy to answer all these questions. But thinking about them is already half the battle. Below will be presented feedback and reviews on the next sensational film of Kirill Serebrennikov's āApprenticeā.
Unconditional success
The tape received a wide response. Critics have found it to be of high quality and relevant. The game of actors is extolled to heaven. The film was nominated for "Nika" in eight positions, but won the award only for a female supporting role. The work of Julia Aug made an exceptional impression on the jury. At the "Golden Eagle" the picture was not appreciated. She was considered in three categories, but did not give a single award. But at the Cannes Film Festival, the project received a prize named after Francois Chalet. It is awarded by an independent jury for a true representation of reality. The head of the prize, Bob Swame, noted that the problems that arise in the film concern not only Russia, but the whole world as a whole. Unfortunately, the film āThe Apprenticeā did not reach the Golden Palm Branch. Reviews from the world community about him are quite enthusiastic.
Plot
What is so special about Serebrennikovās film āThe Apprenticeā? Reviews about him are intriguing. According to the audience, it tells about a guy named Venya Yuzhin. He is brought up in an incomplete family, lives with his mother, who has difficulty earning a living and does not have time to follow her son. Once in a family there is a conflict. The guy does not want to go to the pool with classmates. Mom is trying to find the reason for her sonās strange behavior. During the conflict, different versions arise, up to an uncontrolled erection. Venya dismisses all mother's theories, offering his own - religious beliefs. A parent laughs at him. So the Bible falls into the hands of our hero. Her reading completely turns his life around.
A schoolboy raises a real religious rebellion. He stigmatizes girls in immodest bikinis, quotes scripture from teachers, throws all things out of his room, leaving only a mattress for himself. His behavior, he brings mother to tears, accusing her of divorcing her father. In general, the guy is taking up arms against the whole world and is trying with all his might to improve it according to his own understanding. Only a biology teacher Elena Lvovna and a priest from a local church were seriously interested in his behavior. But for Benjamin no one is credible. He communicates closely with a crippled boy, George, who is being bullied. But he sees in him not a friend, but a student and follower. It all ends tragically. Christian extremism of the protagonist reaches its peak. As a result, a person dies. But this does not stop the boy. The guy believes that his love of God justifies everything. And the wicked must be punished. Therefore, he accuses the teacher with liberal views of depraved actions. They try to dismiss Elena Lvovna, but she refuses to leave school, claiming that she is in her place.
Crisis of faith
The picture reveals a serious problem. It is no secret that in the modern world there is a crisis of faith. It is associated with the tremendous achievements of mankind in science and technology. People learned a lot to do on their own, so they decided that they could do without God. But life without faith is fraught with great inconvenience. There is no one to rely on, no one to complain to, nothing to be guided by. And when the Bible falls into the hands of an unprepared teenager, he draws completely unexpected conclusions from its contents.
In reviews of the film "Apprentice" (2016), perplexity is often traced. How could an ordinary teenager bring adults to such a state? Everything is simple. The guy found support in a very authoritative source - the Bible. Venya takes advantage of the fact that there are limited and ignorant people around him. They follow the impudent student, and he makes everyone dance to his tune. One Elena Lvovna gives him a rebuff. At the same time, she uses his own weapons. This makes the teen fall even lower. He immediately shows the true properties of his nature - deceit, cowardice and extreme cruelty.
Lack of love
The reviews of the Orthodox Church on the film "The Apprentice" in 2016 are thought-provoking. For example, priest Vasily Kutsenko claims that Venia took the lines of Scripture too categorically. He saw in them only the threat of punishment for sinners and repeats about it throughout the whole picture. A teenager notices only one side of the coin: God can destroy and punish. But the essence of religious obedience is not in fear, but in love. The apostle John the Theologian says on this occasion that there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. There are practically no attempts to comprehend these phrases in the picture. In the story, Elena Lvovna is trying to comprehend love in the gospel sense. But also comes to an absurd conclusion.
The Orthodox Church in the reviews of the 2016 film āThe Apprenticeā assesses the situation quite adequately. She understands that the director of the film is trying to convey to the audience an obvious fact: the Bible can not be interpreted literally. There are a lot of allegories and metaphors in it that an unprepared person cannot correctly understand. And the picture in question is not about religion, but about ways to manipulate people's minds. Sometimes the Word of God is used for this. But all this has nothing to do with true faith.
Enthusiastic feedback
The film by Kirill Serebrennikov's āApprenticeā was mostly positive. The director of the film is called the best in Russian cinema. The scenario is characterized as deep, lively and relevant. Actors are not tired of praising for their credibility. Many believe that this is a picture of extremism, which is emerging at the household level. In the tape, two incompatible worlds collide - enlightenment and ignorance. As they say, the dream of reason gives rise to monsters. Ignorance is the main enemy of common sense. In the picture, it prevails and, in the end, almost wins. But the bright side does not give up. Teacher Elena Lvovna does not leave school. She nails her sneakers to the floor and tells her colleagues: āI am here in my place, but you are not!ā According to reviews of the film āThe Apprenticeā (2016), in the majority of the audience its plot gives rise to hope for a better future.
One day
The reviews in every way emphasize the relevance of the tape. They speak of it as an anti-terrorist manifesto. After all, the main character of the picture is trying by force to impose on others spiritual bonds, which should replace them with humanity, love and compassion. But what drives Venya Yuzhin? Obviously not love of God. He seeks to assert himself, believing that all means are good for this. The guy selects from the Bible only those phrases that are beneficial to him. He quotes them by heart. He manages to make himself hear. But no one had noticed him before! And then Venia starts up in all serious. Forgets about morality, about the ten commandments, which, in fact, are the basis of Holy Scripture. He goes to meanness, forgery, oath-crime and, in the end, to murder. And all this because those around did not stop all this psychosis at the very beginning. The guy turned into a real terrorist. He creates his little revolution in a single school.
Negative reviews
However, the film āApprenticeā did not arouse positive emotions among the entire public. Reviews of him as anti-religious propaganda and misanthropic chernukha filled the Internet. Such viewers did not like the pronounced fanaticism of the protagonist. Many decided that they were shown a teenager with a severe mental disorder. Like, the lack of male education and inattention on the part of the mother affected. The boy felt no one needed, and this lack of demand resulted in uncontrolled delirium. There were people who found it difficult to watch this film. Religious background acted on their nerves, and the naked nature outraged to the core. Some were upset by the crumpled finale in the movie Apprentice. The reviews indicate that this spoiled the good impression that the audience had from the acting and the non-trivial plot.
Caricature of Reality
One of the reviewers calls the picture of Serebrennikov a strong, but caricatured and viscous work. He says that its main function is to expose the indefinite attitude to religion that prevails in modern society. The critic also claims that the plot is very relevant and instantly overgrown with recent sore problems. This is the desire of the Orthodox Church to participate in the public processes of the country, and the radicalism that overcomes some members of the religious community, and the desperate ignorance of the overwhelming mass of people, as well as everyday anti-Semitism and lack of common sense. Among the actors, basically, there are two - the leading actor Peter Skvortsov and Victoria Isakova.
Laughter through tears
Criticism on the film "Apprentice" is generally positive. Some note deliberate protracted action in the picture. In addition, there is a certain dissonance in it. The fact is that the tape is filled with comic details. But because of the dreary, cutting-edge soundtrack, the funny seems pathetic and even scary. In fact, itās impossible not to laugh at the scene in which the main character tries to grow a crippled leg by the power of thought. Another interesting point can be called when the character of Alexander Gorchilin tries to thank the Lord for his daily bread, but all the time switches to Veni Yuzhin's mother, a true earner in the family.
A ray of light
Incredibly comedic scenes turned out with the participation of Victoria Isakova. This is a real diamond that adorned with his sparkling talent a picture of Kirill Serebrennikov. According to critics, the film "Apprentice" (2016) would never have happened without the participation of this wonderful actress. It is her heroine who is trying to confront the unbelted teenager. In her final monologue, the main idea of āāthe tape is concluded. However, the character of biology teacher Elena Lvovna is also deliberately caricatured. The girl meets with a dumb physical instructor and practices original teaching methods. She has something to criticize for, and the enterprising Benjamin takes advantage of this.
Dialogue with the father
Reviews of the church on the film "Apprentice" are very restrained. The clergy note that in the picture they show a teenager in a state of acute mental disorder. Bible phrases taken out of context must not be thrown. This makes them meaningless and even dangerous. The father in the movie "Apprentice" is an ordinary administrator. Talking with the ignorant mother of Veni Yuzhin, he knows how to impress. However, in a polemic with the young raging talent, he has no chance. The guy smashes the philosophy of the unlucky preacher to smithereens. This suggests that the clergyman cannot be a formalist. Otherwise, he will quickly lose all his authority.
Finally
So, the film "Apprentice" became a real phenomenon in the cultural life of the country. Reviews of Orthodox people about him are satisfactory. Religious feelings of believers were not hurt. Everyone understands that without a mentor it is not easy to correctly understand the lines of scripture. The terrible thing is that an aggressive part of the population can use metaphors and allegories from the Bible for personal purposes. And this can lead to disastrous consequences. Religious extremism is gaining momentum around the world. The "student" suggests thinking about how and why this happens.