The Death of Stalin

  • 15 YEARS (SWEDEN)
  • 2017


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3.0
Theres an irony here: In the interest of dramatic expediency, Iannucci has made the power players of The Death Of Stalin look more competent and more .. Av Club
2.0
whose aimless arcs dont so much climatically intersect as reach the same Hail Mary non ending simultaneously. Av Club
4.5
It feels like a workplace sitcom spliced with the constant fear of death, in the best possible way. Den Of Geek
2.0
If anyone has a gift for ferreting out the petty in petty tyranny, its Veep creator Armando Iannucci. EW
4.4
Then theres the fact that people are going to say hes gone too far. Rogerebert
3.0
The Death of Stalin marks the first instance in which Iannucci has applied his style to real life figures, and its as though he has crafted a historic .. Indie Wire
1.5
But so much of the movie simply doesnt work, from self serving speeches drowned out by jets to the miscalculated hilarity of Berias ouster, hasty show .. Variety
5.0
As Uncle Joe wanes a decline karmically hastened by the fact hes sent all the competent doctors to the gulag potential successors leap into the vacuum .. Time Out
3.0
Depending on your existing knowledge of the Soviet Union, it can be a little hard to keep up (I cant remember whos alive and whos dead! The Guardian
5.0
Beria has got a satanic surprise in store for Molotov: what Greene might have called the worst horror of all, although poor dopey Molotov doesnt recog .. The Guardian
3.1
Armando Iannucci satirizes the manner in which political power is accorded to those who can mask cutthroat ambition behind an outward projection of bl ..
3.8
Sight gags and slapstick erupt from a pervasive atmosphere of dread and terror.
4.5
Even Christopher Williss cheekily bombastic orchestral score cant mitigate the suffocating contempt at Stalins core. Screen Daily
3.5
Human life isnt considered precious; only the pursuit of power matters. Collider
4.5
Human life isnt considered precious; only the pursuit of power matters. Collider
4.5
It takes some time to adjust to the mix of silly, peevish bureaucrats and the serious atrocities they inflict. But thats the beauty of the thing. Vulture
4.5
It will more than satisfy Iannuccis fans at arthouses; heres hoping we dont have to wait another eight years to see the directors next film. The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
It dares not to be liked, and theres a lot to like in that daringness.
4.5
When the story opens, Molotov has no inkling that hes about to make a miraculous escape. The New York Times
4.5
At the same time theyre terrifying, because theres no way to make a comedy about these men without acknowledging that, for all their foibles, theyre m .. Paste Magazine
4.0
Depending on your point of view, The Death of Stalin is either a sly, wintry satire on Armando Iannuccis usual theme of squawking political idiocy, or .. Telegraph
4.5
This is a comedy of terrors that creates laughs but doesnt let you forget that Stalin and his coterie caused the deaths of untold numbers of Soviet ci ..
4.0
Absolute control corrupts absolutely, and it isnt long before the power hungry jackals are going to great lengths to screw one another out of the job. The Young Folks
5.0
For all its entertainingly abhorrent characters, its a deeply moral piece of work.
4.0
Iannuccis sense of comedy is so specific that, in anyone elses hands, THE DEATH OF STALIN couldnt possibly have worked. JoBlo
4.4
For Iannucci, who loves to mock the craven, unprincipled pursuit of power, the scenario is an antic delight and plays to his talent for hectic plot tu .. Philly
2.0
Any movie thats been banned in Putins Russia is worth seeing, if only because it highlights the corrosive effect of authoritarian government. One Guys Opinion
4.5
As Stanley Kubrick did with Dr. Strangelove, Iannucci has built a satire not by twisting the truth but by nudging reality just a few inches further in .. Village Voice
4.4
Add a little belly padding and he doesnt have to fake one of those Red Sparrow accents. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
If theres a sense of uneasiness, its caused by the consideration that Iannucci isnt exaggerating nearly as much as we might hope. ReelViews
2.0
Thankfully, Stalin doesnt tucker out completely, and Iannuccis vision stretches without snapping, managing to make a biting but silly comedy out of po .. Blu Ray
4.4
The Death of Stalin may sound daunting, but poking at a dead dictator hasnt been this much fun since the days of Chaplin and the Marx Brothers. Combust Ible Celluloid
5.0
The movie isnt quite as graphic, but Iannucci gets his point across. Chicago Reader
5.0
The film doesnt turn them into fools, which would be easy way to satirize this regime. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
a deft achievement, the telling of a treacherous historical event with the comedic chaos of the Marx Brothers and abrupt physical farce of the Three S ..
4.0
Taken on its own terms, the movie is so enjoyable that niggles can easily be set aside. Above all, its rich in good performances. The Times
2.0
This dark comedy includes scenes of kidnapping, torture, murder, and a kind of autopsy scene where Stalins brain is removed from his skull, yet it rem .. Lariat
3.0
True to form, Iannucci packs the dialogue with petty sniping and profane insults, cheerfully mining laughs from ghastly true events. Eric Ds Nider
4.0
Kudos are deserved everywhere for a well written, beautifully played and offbeat piece of re imagined history thats always funny despite humour someti .. Radio Times
3.0
There have been so many purges and executions under his rule that even his closest followers cant quite remember whos alive and whos dead. Independent
4.4
Armando Iannuccis hilarious, profane satire about politburos pole positioning for power could not be more timely. Its the funniest, fiercest comedy of .. Rolling Stone
4.5
And thats all aside from Stalins children, the emotionally fragile Svetlana (Andrea Riseborough) and the ineffectually belligerent Vasily (Rupert Frie .. Decider
3.5
The Death of Stalin is rarely out and out hilarious, but the performances are top notch and the writing is thoroughly witty, entertaining, and thought .. Pop Matters
3.0
23, a piece beloved by the dictator, goes unaccountably unrecorded for his future delectation. Cs Monitor
4.5
Beria has got a satanic surprise in store for Molotov: what Greene might have called the worst horror of all, although poor dopey Molotov doesnt recog .. The Guardian
3.8
The performances from Buscemi and Tambor have to be rated for their comic timing more than for historical nuance, and of the group, Beale stands out t .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
MORE MOVIES Steven Soderberghs Unsane, shot on iPhones, rings up scares I Can Only Imagine doesnt just preach to the choir Pacific Rim Uprising is sup .. Az Central
4.5
A devastatingly funny dissection of power politics, stripping the mystique from it and those who worship it. Iannucci has done it again. Smh
4.5
Though The Death of Stalin is a one joke movie about how plotting and pandemonium invariably pour into a leadership vacuum, its a deadly serious joke .. Npr
5.0
Its outrageously funny in ways that sometimes make you feel like you shouldnt be laughing, but you cant stop.
4.4
Foxtrot is a minor masterpiece that audiences will remember for a long time, thanks to the masterful script and some dazzling acting. Toronto Star
3.0
Marshall is a powerful drama inspired by the life of Thurgood Marshall (Chadwick Boseman). Daily Mail
4.0
This, from the same producers as one of this year s smash hits, the excellent Get Out, is a silly but impressively slick hybrid of black comedy, slash .. Daily Mail
5.0
And theres ample comic opportunity for those better known for their dramatic chops (Isaacs, Friend, Riseborough). Flim List
1.0
It may be ridiculously on the nose, but at least youll be consistent.Alas, Payne and co writer Jim Taylor whiff it. Film Inquiry
4.5
The Death of Stalin: Conclusion In a rather weak year for big screen comedy, The Death of Stalin can easily stake a claim as the years funniest film. Film Inquiry
1.5
Political satire is alive and well in this cutthroat digression tinged with razor sharp blades.
3.0
Perhaps thats my problem with Armando Iannuccis banal attempt to find caustic, slapstick comicality in the amoral ineptitude of high ranking, ruthless .. Susang Ranger
4.0
Armando Iannuccis satire is blisteringly on point and delightfully scathing Flickering Myth
4.5
Armando Iannucci explores how people in lofty offices dont have to be evil geniuses to cause irreparable harm...Iannucci skillfully manages to poke fu .. Flim Threet
4.5
Yet hes the only man who shows not a shiver of cowardice, and nobody else has the nerve to stand up to Beria. New Yorker
3.0
This is the stuff of broad, dark political farce, even if its subject had one of the deadliest reigns in human history, and it mostly works as an amus .. Boston Herald
4.0
The film is savagely, often uproariously, comic but the laughter freezes on your lips as you question if something this horrible can ever be truly fun .. Express
3.0
Iannucci has said that hes done with satire now that Donald Trump is president, but even this isnt really satire. The Film Stage
4.4
The transition to film may have been tricky, but it doesnt seem that way. Chicago Tribune
5.0
Starring Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Michael Palin, Simon Russell Beale, Olga Kurylenko, Adrian McLoughlin, Andrea Riseborough, Jason Isaacs, Ruper .. Boston Globe
4.0
For something so leaden with annihilation, The Death of Stalin feels weirdly energetic and light on its feet. The Irish Times
0.5
Iannucci did not intend The Death of Stalin to be a direct commentary on the Trump presidency, and it should not be taken as one. But as they say: Fir .. The Atlantic
4.5
And Veep creator Armando Iannucci directs this bumbling display with consistently biting wit that doesnt venture too far into farce to be taken credib .. Birth Movies Death
4.5
The Death of Staling feels like a play, but doesnt feel like watching one. Birth Movies Death
4.5
Look, if you loved Iannuccis past work, youre going to love The Death Of Stalin. Birth Movies Death
4.5
As lurid as dark comedies go, The Death of Stalin is one of the years most outrageously fun and provocative films. Birth Movies Death
3.0
Vasilys screeched, Youre not a man, youre nothing but a testicle is closer to Rik Mayalls sledgehammer invective in Bottom than Malcolm Tuckers invent .. Standard
3.0
Satire or farce, it misses the mark showing murderous, heartless brutes as akin to Keystone Kops. If they want to use real people and real names and r .. Tony Medley
2.0
This goofy cinematic vantage on the petty jealousies, backstabbing, and political maneuvering of Russias Central Committee gives its audience a not so .. Coles Mithey
4.5
But the standout performance is Buscemis, who manages to both convey and satirize genuine menace, often simultaneously. ( Pajiba
3.0
The Death of Stalin is a deep farce, but it is rooted in enough political reality that it hardly feels sensationalized. And given the current state of .. Detroit News
4.4
Tales of the venal, the selfish, and the desperate, lurking when not preening in the halls of power. Groucho Reviews
3.0
In The Death of Stalin, you will find a political comedy so dark, the punchlines are all but blacked out. So be warned: while there is much to admire .. Herald Sun
2.0
And Iannucci has the nerve to treat these unnerving events like a banal, bitter tongued workplace comedy. ( Consequence Of Sound
4.5
Once youve climbed that ladder and been that close to power, you cant go back. Vox
4.5
Once youve climbed that ladder and been that close to power, you cant go back. Vox
5.0
Stalin (Adrian McLoughlin) and co are (here) ham fisted nincompoops who womble through soirees, flaunting medals and stripes like peacocks whoring gar .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Its tricky act to pull off, but Iannucci has always been sharply observant of the complex motivations that fuel political behavior, and he doesnt miss .. The Play List
4.0
Its an ingenious metaphor, and when it lands youll choke on your laughter. Now Toronto
4.5
The tradition of satirising the absurdities of Stalinism is a well worn path of course. Film Ink
5.0
While not quite epic in scope, excellent location work give the film a suitably grand gloss. Mirror
4.0
It would be easy to declare political comedy dead in the era of Americas parody proof commander in chief, but master satirist Armando Iannucci proves .. Games Radar
2.0
Henson going off might be fun, but as always Perry doesnt offer screenings to many critics. Tamp A Bay
3.0
As one can imagine, Buscemi as Khruschev doesnt at all suggest future leader material. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
Oh, and theres Jason Isaacs, who absolutely steals every scene hes in as no nonsense Minister of Defence Georgy Zhukov all with a thick Yorkshire acce .. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Its a lot of people talking in rooms, and for all the intrigue, in the end, theres very little actual drama. Lw Lies
4.5
Enormously witty dialogue ... the finest of ensembles, headed by Steve Buscemi, in the performance his entire career has been leading to ... something .. Abc
4.5
Iannucci goes out of his way to really push the envelope to create some super memorable caricatures from living memory. Abc
4.0
Its mostly a sausage sizzle save for the brilliant Andrea Riseborough as Stalins brittle daughter and Olga Kurylenko as pianist Maria Yudina. Flicks
3.8
The Death of Stalin should please moviegoers who appreciate humor thats significantly more sophisticated than weve become accustomed to encountering o .. Stl Today
4.5
This films grave, absurd, brilliant, and brutal historical context has a way of making the future look, if not hopeful, then at least familiar. The Stranger
5.0
An audacious comedy of horrors, the film has the feel of a bad dream you find yourself not wanting to wake up from. Ft
5.0
All of this Iannucci presents as an amusing but deadly serious game of musical chairs. Independent Ie
4.0
... apart from Iannuccis own In The Loop, theres not much in recent English language cinema to even compare it to. Very recommended. Stuff
5.0
If you thought Armando Iannuccis takes on modern British and American politics were entertaining, just wait till you get a load of this hilarious and .. Stuff
4.5
It is a very funny comedy with an inspired cast that makes sure the political component will not dilute but neither monopolize the plot too much.
3.8
Thats likely the movies pointand I do think it maintains an admirable balance of gallows humor and clear eyed historybut as The Death of Stalin goes o .. Larsen On Film
4.0
Armando Iannuccis portfolio of political satire has found its perfect subject. The Arts Desk
4.5
It isnt history but free range fiction, a venomous farce containing nuggets of fact, and if its subjects bear any resemblance to present day dictators .. Wsj
4.0
That period is 1953, as Stalin lies dead after suffering a cerebral haemorrhage. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Yet, like the current White House, you cant help but laugh at the utter incompetence. Patriot Ledger
4.4
When Stalin takes ill and eventually dies, theres a mad grab for power that commences somewhere between the takes ill and dies part. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Director and co writer Armando Iannucci puts it all on black (comedy), betting that the vast discrepancy between great power and small souls will make .. Sandiego Reader
2.0
Theres much to satirize about the struggle for power in the Kremlin after Stalins death, but this juvenile, overly broad comedy does not rise to the l .. Shockya
4.5
As long as The Death of Stalin is sticking it to the hypocrites in the Kremlin mocking their vanity, pride, and other deadly sins its got the righteou .. The Ringer
4.5
You dont mind watching the farcical and distasteful antics of its characters, though, because Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Michael Palin, Jeffr .. Metro New York
4.5
The Death of Stalin brings Iannuccis love for political satire to a period in history that nobody could have expected. Solzy At The Movies
4.0
A film like The Death of Stalin isnt going to redress this balance, but it doesnt let you forget how high the stakes were. The Shiz Nit
4.4
However, hes also a misogynist that openly tortures those around him. Awards Circuit
4.0
But for all of its parodic elements, theres a definite serious edge to the endeavour. Bitly
5.0
However, thats not to say The Death of Stalin is just The Thick of It: Mission to Moscow. The Skinny
5.0
Blend The West Wing with Fawlty Towers and add a smidge of Dr. Strangelove, and youre getting close to the feel of The Death of Stalin. No La
5.0
Its cutting edge political satire worthy of Russian dramatists Gogol or Bulgakov farcical and frightening. Throat cutting edge, you might say. Post Gazette
4.5
Iannucci doesnt flinch when touching on this, either, and makes a deliberate choice to show the horrors underpinning all of this humorous political ta .. Scene Stealers
4.5
With the glaring exception of Vice, the utterly abysmal Dick Cheney biopic, its been a fruitful year for cinemagoers, offering audiences everything fr .. The Daily Beast
4.5
At first, Tambors Malenkov seems supremely cautious and self effacing. The Daily Beast
4.5
The timeline of events may be compressed, Iannuccis barbed dialogue and bleak witticisms, comic invention, but the intellectual dishonesty, hypocrisy .. The Ooh Tray
5.0
If satire is dying, then The Death of Stalin, the latest film from Scottish writer director Armando Iannucci, is a defibrillator, shocking the genre b .. Or Lando Weekly
4.5
Part of it, I think, is not intentional, and thats the part that disappoints me. Alternate Ending
4.5
The heart of the story isnt the symphony radio station, though, its the Committee of the Communist Party after Stalin dies. Lainey Gossip
2.0
If this doesnt sound like the stuff of comedy, youre not familiar with Armando Iannucci. Guide Live
4.5
Not since Ernst Lubitschs To Be or Not to Be has there been a movie satire as audacious as Armando Iannuccis The Death of Stalin. Film Journal International ..
4.5
Even if the political satire eventually fails to soothe our nerves, its amusing to watch buffoonish old revolutionaries stumble around in a panic. East Bay Express
3.0
Only now its .. funny And then theres Berias serial raping of underage girls. Seven Day Svt
4.5
And given that Veep, In the Loop and The Thick of It satirist Armando Iannucci is behind this fiercely, blackly funny film, viewers can be assured tha .. Concrete Play Ground
3.0
The Soviet Union may be no more, but we can still laugh about the bad old days. National Post
4.5
The film is uproariously funny but painfully close to the bone in a world where once again the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Bfi
2.0
Contributing to the theatre of the absurdism, there are no phony accents. Which means we get Steve Buscemi as Nikita Khrushchev sounding exactly like .. Original Cin
3.5
While much of this is certainly hilarious, there are also scenes that drag. The Australian
4.5
I admired its daring and its ambition, but though its well worth your time, it doesnt entirely come off. National Review
1.5
The film is so even and consistent in its arctic sensibility that it sometimes feels like a string of elegant variations on the same joke. New States Man
4.5
The comedy is built on timeless human coarseness and corruption, not documentation of the fallen Soviet empire. ( New City Film
1.5
Comedy is not the obvious genre for dealing with a brutal autocrat who killed millions of his own people, but The Death of Stalin mostly works. Winnipeg Free Press
0.5
I only wish the (functional) realization was at the level of its (dazzling) performers. El Pais (Spain)
4.0
Although theres some great stuff in here poking fun at the inner workings of the government,the film coasts a little towards its final act, which, tho .. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.5
Adapted from Fabien Nury and Thierry Robins French graphic novel, The Death of Stalin is a wickedly funny, pointedly scathing satire of corrupt power .. Theepoch Times
3.8
More than anything hes done before, Iannucci has narrowed the distance between slapstick and savagery, prompting us to contemplate even as were cackli .. Ap News
3.8
The actors give top rate, impressively in character performances. Sf Examiner
4.0
Iannucci takes some historical liberties, da, and super compresses all the post Stalin angling for power... But the reverse courses, doublespeak, and .. Vue Weekly
3.8
Oh, why doesnt Palin make more feature films these days Only Stalin isnt long for this mortal coil. Hollywood Into To
5.0
Watching that isnt exactly side splitting, but its definitely and consistently amusing. Sf Chronicle
3.8
When it comes to contemporary crafters of political satire, Armando Iannucci exists in an exalted realm all his own. Am Ny
4.5
In The Death of Stalin, Iannucci brings his sharp ear for political doublespeak and workplace absurdity to the days after the demise of the notorious .. Washington City Paper
1.5
This doesnt have the hand held, improvised look of Iannuccis past work, as its more staged, and there isnt a great deal of drama. Spectator
4.5
And when Stalin expires, the big question on everyones mind is: Now what! Screen Anarchy
4.5
Like the 60s British political comedies it resembles, The Death of Stalin may be too clever, too mordant. Metro Active
3.5
An audacious reimagining of history. Strong comic performances are highlighted in a film that is both frightening and funny at the same time. Richard Crouse
4.4
There is something revelatory about transporting the bureaucratic machinations featured in Iannuccis previous work to the gulag archipelago that was S .. Free Beacon
4.5
Iannuccis fondness for chat does overwhelm certain scenes, but this is still ruthlessly funny, if not quite knockabout hilarious, which makes you wond .. Adelaide Review
3.0
This is evident in the brutal ending, which doesnt sit with the comedic tone. Impulse Gamer
4.5
I cant think of another movie exactly like The Death of Stalin, which is part of the reason this movie feels so unsettlingly original. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
1.5
And even if it didnt, this isnt exactly family friendly edu tainment. Parent Previews
1.5
This film fails as a farce, fails as a comedy, and fails as an enjoyable film. Screen Zealots
4.5
Nobody does mordant political vaudeville like Armando Iannucci. His touch is swift, sure and utterly poisonous. Saportare Port
4.4
a ruthless livewire comedy... It tempts and teases the rigidly ideological portions of our minds to step into the light and laugh. MLive.com
4.5
The film sticks surprisingly close to history, even if the dialogue isnt quite what was said. Splice Today
4.0
As they do, Iannucci masterfully blends dark humour about an authoritarian regime and farcical comedy performed with perfect timing. Bbc
1.5
Taken strictly as a workout in elastic ensemble performance and rapid fire verbal pugilism, The Death of Stalin is consistently entertaining. But enjo .. Cinema Scope
3.0
A pretty good attempt at satirising the absurdities of end game totalitarianism. Patrick Nabarro
4.5
And what better material to employ so many fine comic actors, masters all of the anxious flutter, the pained smirk and the deftly parried bon mot You .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
The Death of Stalin is a breath of fresh air and a genuinely great screen comedy. Iannucci conducts the proceedings like the conductor of a great orch .. Leonard Mal
4.4
Stalins deputies are steeped in self preservation and backstabbing, so it doesnt take long for factions to develop. Seattle Weekly
3.0
Even those turned off by the very thought of watching anything political at this point in time will find themselves caught up in this clever political .. Showbiz Junkies
4.0
Even in a film crammed with razor sharp performances, Isaacs steals the show. Caution Spoilers
4.5
The laughter wont stick in your throatmuch.11 To return, though, to where this story began: Yes, thats it! The Nation
3.0
But again, that isnt to say that The Death of Stalin is dead on arrival. Film Monthly
3.0
Iannucci doesnt pussyfoot around the cruel politics on display, but still manages to find subtle ways to take effective jabs at every turn. Sa Current
2.0
In The Death of Stalin, a rambling, messy, fascinating film, the laughs come with a poisonous sting. Worldo Free L
1.5
Iannuccis film doesnt begin to confront the vast significance of the events in the Soviet Union. World Socialist Web Site
3.8
On its face thats probably the least hilarious joke in existence. 812 Film Reviews
4.0
No joke is without a later payoff that mixes two or more things weve already laughed at together for another when you least expect it. Jaredmobarak
4.0
It is a propitious material for the most incisive humor, for its sociopolitical core... El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.5
If theres any filmmaker attuned to the idiosyncrasies and inanity of politics right now, it is Iannucci, whose searing satire on Veep (and British ver .. Houston Press
4.4
Although it would be facile to compare modern politics to the horrors of Stalins purge, there is something queasily resonant about a movie depicting a .. Host Madison
5.0
A fascinating witchs brew of absurdism, realism, satire and fairy tale, I Am Not A Witch reveals young Zambian Welsh director/writer Rungano Nyoni as .. Metro News
4.0
Tambors dithering performance is a weak kneed addition to what is otherwise a marvelous confederacy of self interest, cowardice and double dealing. Ex Press
3.5
This dark and absurdist comedy is hugely enjoyable; but when it comes to authoritarian regimes, some more tragedy might have felt more affecting. Hot Press
4.0
What luck weve had that Armando Iannucci was in charge of bringing this book to the screen.
4.0
Armando Ianucci has not made a neat, clean comedy, but an intelligent, fierce and risky one, that adds a substanial nuance to the domain of political .. Fotogramas
4.5
Even if the motivations and events arent always clear, the performances are often hilarious. Daily Public
4.5
Once again, if you know how Iannucci works, you can expect Stalin to be as hilariously foul mouthed as his previous works. Nashville Scene
4.0
... we can expect great work from the director in his major specialty: the ingenious insult...
3.0
Its some of the darkest humor youll see on the big screen this year. My States Man
4.0
Darker and more violent than Iannuccis previous work, this is a brilliantly acted and very funny black comedy underscored with a jolt of genuine horro .. I News
4.5
The Death of Stalin has atypical humor and is lethal in its agile and sharp dialogue.
4.5
In Iannuccis scathing satire, Stalin may have died but his punishingly inhuman legacy lives on. Sd City Beat
4.5
Co writer/director Iannucci handpicked these actors one at a time, and you can tell. Every actor fits the role like a tailored suit set to one ideal s .. KSDK
5.0
And yet, in their ensembles collective spot on performances, you cant help but engage with them. Times of Malta
4.0
The narrative is no slack and theres always something happening that keeps us alert and grinning from ear to ear. Always Good Movies
4.5
Naturally, what happened behind the scenes after Stalins death is murky and Iannucci approaches it coldly, making The Death of Stalin a satire as funn .. Butaca Ancha
4.5
When the film ends, Iannucci seems to have invited us to rethink our relationship with the past and with present politicking. Its to his great credit .. Stabroek News
4.5
None of the actors conceal their accents, and theres an ancillary pleasure watching their different comedic disciplines at work from Buscemis quick fi .. Un Cut
4.5
This is how people get killed, when your story dont fit, Buscemi tells Stalins daughter (the wonderful Andrea Riseborough). Eugene Weekly
4.0
Under Stalins rule, people at the top have honed staying alive to a fine art. We Are Movie Geeks
3.5
Comedy as dark as it gets, but a great cast and crew produce the laughs. Its Just Movies
3.0
In 1953, after 20 years of mass torture and killings, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin is at deaths door, and good riddance.
4.5
It may be cringe worthy at times, what with its propensity for showing the Soviet world of violence, torture, and bloodletting, but for those who like ..
2.0
While others plot, hes reduced to picking out floral arrangements.
5.0
There is one thing that power cant stand, and that is to be mocked: The social importance of this topical romp should not be underestimated. The Globe And Mail
3.5
...offers the chance to observe a world ruled by absurdity from a safe distance... The Arts St L
4.5
Advertisement High stakes politics, small minded men: Its a sweet spot for filmmaker Armando Iannucci. America Magazine
1.5
Heaps of praise will be deservedly lumped onto the core cast members, but some of the movies sharpest moments come from the supporting cast. Austin 360
4.0
You immediately show the audience that these men are terrified thugs, devoid of any moral compass that doesnt advance their own egomaniacal agendas. Dear Cast and Crew
4.5
The movie veers into slapstick territory at times, as Iannucci continually takes the spark of a true story and sets it on comic fire. Cineuropa
4.5
You dont have to have seen the previous documentary made by director Thomas Riedelsheimer about Goldsworthy, 2001s Rivers and Tides (I hadnt). Arts At L
2.0
The Death of Stalin manages to capture and contain a multitude of perspectives and players, both large and small, in its frames, while never losing si .. Dayton City Paper
4.5
Surprisingly, Steve Buscemi steals the film with one of the best performances of his career as Moscow Party Head Nikita Khrushchev. Phawker
4.5
Buscemi leads the cast valiantly in what are sharp comedic performances all around, guided by Iannuccis most savage political satire to date. Missoula News
4.5
As the film barrels toward its inevitable conclusion, Iannucci doesnt solicit our sympathies so much as posits a rather frank re evaluation of what it .. Chicago Cinema Circuit
5.0
Astonishingly dexterous in its juggling of myriad sub plots, the film is for my money a masterpiece of black comedy. Lime Light Magazine
3.0
Filled with political correctness, the dramatic points feel way more effective than the comedy. Absolutely gorgeous production design. Seventh Art Studio
0.5
LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE ** To say theres one political ideal in Antifa that theyre all trying to achieve, I dont think that there is one. Wbai
3.0
Labors inside the sort of buffoonery that Burn After Reading achieved with much more cohesive performances and comic richness. Matt Pais
4.5
The Death of Stalin is a smart, quick witted, and amusing comedy that pinpoints historical humor. Glue Magazine
4.0
Reportedly a horror flick, Pyewacket is at heart a film student short stretched into 90 minutes. The Canadian Crew
3.5
The Death of Stalin is obviously a farce, in the best sense; the primary aim is never verisimilitude. The film shares something of the attitude and at .. Australian Book Review
4.5
However, the closest Russian movie to Iannuccis is Alexei Germans phantasmagoric horror comedy, Khrustalyov, My Car! Tablet Mag
4.5
Directed and co written by Armando Iannucci (of In the Loop and Veep fame), the film incorporates farce, wordplay, sight gags, and satire into one hil .. Cinedel Phia



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