Ivan the Terrible, Part 1 (Ivan Groznyy 1944) (1944)

A classic

“Since this movie has a strong reputation (it is included in the ‘1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die’ list among other things), I thought I might as well check it out. First of all, I have been rediscovering Sergei Eisenstein’s recently. I did watch ‘Bronenosets Potyomkin’ but, to be honest, it was years ago and I should probably re-watch it at some point. Well, among Eisenstein’s prestigious track-record, this movie and its follow-up are considered as some of the best movies ever made and I could see right away why. Indeed, even if this movie was backed by Stalin himself, it clearly stood out from the propaganda movies made by Eisenstein during the 20’s. Above all, the damned thing was visually so impressive (it did help that the copy I saw on YouTube was pristine). On t” read more

1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)

" Notes: Among Eisenstein’s prestigious track-record, this movie and its follow-up are considered as some of the best movies ever made and I could see right away why. Indeed, even if this movie was backed by Stalin himself, it clearly stood out from the propaganda movies made by Eisenstein during the 20’s. Above all, the damned thing was visually so impressive (it did help that the copy I saw on YouTube was pristine). On top of that, the performances were pretty good, especially by Nikolay C"

1001 Movies ... my own version (1940's) (90 movies items)

" Notes: Among Eisenstein’s prestigious track-record, this movie and its follow-up are considered as some of the best movies ever made and I could see right away why. Indeed, even if this movie was backed by Stalin himself, it clearly stood out from the propaganda movies made by Eisenstein during the 20’s. Above all, the damned thing was visually so impressive (it did help that the copy I saw on YouTube was pristine). On top of that, the performances were pretty good, especially by Nikolay C"

“(OK) Oh, greatness of subject and character, yeah the tzar is hamletian and more: he has doubts and compulsions and believes in traitors. Close ups are wondeful, and costume pinting expressionistic characters...” read more

Favorite Movies of All Time (2011 Edition) (1000 movies items)

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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (1940's) (86 movies items)

" This entry is for Part I and Part II Part I (1944) Part II (1958) Notes: Among Eisenstein’s prestigious track-record, this movie and its follow-up are considered as some of the best movies ever made and I could see right away why. Indeed, even if this movie was backed by Stalin himself, it clearly stood out from the propaganda movies made by Eisenstein during the 20’s. Above all, the damned thing was visually so impressive. On top of that, the performances were pretty good, especially"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2010 Edition) (1000 movies items)

"2009: 777 2008: 668 2007: 612 2006: 581 2005: 580 2004: 557 2003: 576 2002: 599 "

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020) (1001 movies items)

" This entry is for Part I and Part II Part I (1944) Part II (1958) Notes: Among Eisenstein’s prestigious track-record, this movie and its follow-up are considered as some of the best movies ever made and I could see right away why. Indeed, even if this movie was backed by Stalin himself, it clearly stood out from the propaganda movies made by Eisenstein during the 20’s. Above all, the damned thing was visually so impressive. On top of that, the performances were pretty good, especially"

Favorite Movies of All Time (2009 Edition) (950 movies items)

"2008: 668 2007: 612 2006: 581 2005: 580 2004: 557 2003: 576 2002: 599 "

Favorite Films of All Time (2008 Edition) (900 movies items)

"2007: 612 2006: 581 2005: 580 2004: 557 2003: 576 2002: 599 "

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