Director:
Chris GerolmoGuión:
Chris GerolmoCámara:
Robert FraisseMúsica:
Randy EdelmanReparto:
Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jeffrey DeMunn, Joss Ackland, John Wood, Radu Amzulescu, Imelda Staunton, Géza Balkay, László Váradi Balogh (más)Sinopsis(1)
El joven y brillante especialista en medicina forense camarada Bukarov, toma posesión de su cargo y pronto comienza a trabajar en el caso del asesinato de un niño. Sin haber tenido tiempo de examinar el cuerpo, a Bukarov le llegan siete cadáveres más. Tras un estudio concienzudo, comunica a sus superiores que en la zona hay un asesino en serie, y pide medios para detenerlo. (Lider Films S.A.)
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La teatralidad original y la narración estática desaparecen poco a poco, los actores dejan de exagerar su actuación, se forman vínculos entre sus personajes y la historia comienza a graduarse sin problemas y con eficacia. Y al final de la película, el espectador deja de respirar. Es una pena que sea una película para televisión que tiene que mantenerse en ciertos límites y no puede mostrar al espectador lo peor, es decir, lo caníbal, que Chikatilo realmente era. Gran papel para Max von Sydow.
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This chillingly gruesome recreation of the Rostov killer's rampage has succeeded. And yet the film concentrated mainly on facts and credibility and did not try to evoke a dark thriller atmosphere.... Or could it be that I was so impressed by this almost documentary-like coldness in the end? Stephen Rea and Jeffrey DeMunn are both excellent, Donald Sutherland and Max von Sydow are equally admirable, lots of scenes I'll never forget... For me, Citizen X is comparable to, say, The Boston Strangler or Zodiac. Five stars.
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Such a strong theme as persecution and capture of one of the most feared mass murderers in history naturally greatly facilitates the acceptance of the film, but it would not be enough in itself if the film had a bad screenplay and direction. The creators surprisingly restrain themselves in the American production, so the film does not indulge in cheap depiction of horrors, but focuses on the psychology of the main characters and their slow investigation. Of course, the portrayal of Soviet reality is not entirely credible, and connoisseurs of the conditions may laugh a few times, but the overwhelming majority of viewers will not be bothered by that. Decent performances, quality direction, good atmosphere. Overall impression: 75%.
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An excellent affair for a TV flick. Although the film did not offer a more detailed analysis of the case, procedures with which the investigators came up or any points on which to rely, the creators on the other hand perfectly presented the atmosphere in the Soviet Union of the time and the bullshit with which they fooled the whole nation. There are also perfect performances delivered by everyone who appeared in the film: Stephen Rea, Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow and Jeffrey DeMunn (especially the last one). Given that this film was funded by American money, it is quite objective. It all makes sense from start to finish. As soon as the mass murderer Andrei Chikatilo appeared on the screen, the suspense made me bate my breath. Moreover, some shots are absolutely amazing. This is a well-made execution of a strong story that is worth seeing.
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I caught up with this classic starring Donald Sutherland about the notorious Soviet serial killer Chikatilo, who murdered 52 people, most of them children. For a TV movie, Citizen X is a nice surprise. We follow the multi-year hunt for Chikatilo, who managed to terrorize the children of the Soviet Union for eight years. There may not be explicit violence, but there’s a chilling atmosphere throughout the film and those who like serial killer movies shouldn't hesitate regardless of the year. A high quality and engaging biographical thriller that will continue to captivate even today. Story****, Action>No, Humor>No, Violence*, Entertainment****, Music***, Visual****, Atmosphere****, Suspense****. 8/10.
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