It felt reminiscent of the first 'Captain America' movie because both are set against a Cold War backdrop. However, that historical setting seemed more like an excuse to launch into a familiar story: a secret experiment goes wrong, resulting in superheroes and villains. I can’t recall another Russian film on this scale; I resolved never to watch them again after 'The Inhabited Island.' While my familiarity with Ru…

With today's costs, $7 million wouldn’t even cover a blockbuster’s catering budget—it was that long ago. The filmmakers clearly aimed to maximize their limited resources, a strategy not unlike some current political maneuvers, if you catch my drift. The final product is quite respectable—at least when judged by the standards of a film intended for direct-to-video release featuring superheroes. The female character…