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Red Army

Lists: Documentary, Historical

Brief Synopsis: "From Oscar and Emmy award winning filmmakers, Red Army highlights the Soviet Union's legendary and enigmatic hockey training culture and world-dominating team through the eyes of the team's Captain Slava Fetisov, following his shift from hockey star and celebrated national hero to political enemy. The film turns a unique lens on the social and cultural transformation of the Soviet Union leading up to the fall of Communism, mirroring the rise and fall of the Red Army team. A film by Gabe Polsky and Executive Producers Werner Herzog and Jerry Weintraub."

Overall Ranking: 1727 (Rank from 2014: # 77)


Rating:
72.4
Adjusted* Rating:
(lowest rating dropped)
75.25

Ratings Breakdown
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Buttery 0%
Regular 60%
Half-Popped 40%
Stale 0%
Burnt 0%




 


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Gorgon Reviews80(full review)
David Baruffi80(full review)
Bryan Lienesch80 - Dissects the methodology and history of the Soviet hockey program with Ken Burns-esque thoroughness.
FilmHamster61(full review)
Fast Film Reviews Mark Hobin61(full review)

People Involved



  • Vyacheslav Fetisov (Slava Fetisov)
  • Vladimir Pozner ()
  • Gabe Polsky (Director)