Neskolko dnej iz žizni I. I. Oblomova

One of my most favourite films. Oleg Tabakov as the lazy, warm-hearted and compassionate Oblomov is simply phenomenal. In my opinion, Nikita Mikhalkov’s best film. (01.06.2002)

Moms and lazy people of all kinds can rejoice because in Oblomov they will find an even higher level of all their vices and therefore an excuse for their life of passivity. It is sad and touching at the same time to watch a life wreck that has spent 12 years sleeping on the couch, tossing from side to side. Oleg Tabakov acts on a high level as usual, but at the age of 44, he seemed somewhat too old for Oblomov, who is only slightly over 30. In order to give the film more than 3 stars, Oblomov would have had to avoid the traditional Soviet (Russian) disease of unwillingness to change. It is drawn out, with unnecessary flashbacks to childhood, which disrupt the already slow flow of storytelling. I haven't read the novel and the film adaptation lacked a deeper analysis of Oblomov's life stance. I estimate that Goncharov wanted to accuse both the political system in Russia, which definitely did not encourage active life expression, and also to criticize the social stratification in Russia. If you own 350 human "souls," you have guaranteed income and it does not stimulate you to strive to support yourself. Michalkov's film is definitely worth seeing, but it is necessary to arm oneself with patience and approach watching the film properly rested. Overall impression: 60%. (24.01.2015)