Srazhenie (1986) User Reviews

Small soldiers

[Rectangular_businessman · 7/10 · 12 October 2023]

A Soviet animated short inspired in a short story by Stephen King. More specifically, "Battleground" (Which also has been adapted into a live action format)

This is one of very few non-American adaptations of King's writings I have ever seen (The other one was the Spanish animated short Home delivery by Elio Quiroga) and it certainly has an interesting aesthetic.

The little toy soldiers in particular had a rather adorable appearence.

It honestly would be nice to see more animated adaptations of King's books: An animated series inspired by The Dark Tower would be awesome, if done properly.

A shame the animated film inspired by The Eyes of the Dragon was never made.

Strange experience

[Bored_Dragon · 6/10 · 4 September 2018]

Hitman kills toy designer and steals his latest design, a miniature army complete with weapons and fully functional miniature nuclear warhead. But when he arrived home, "toys" are starting to attack.

This Russian short animated film is an adaptation of Stephen King's story "Battleground". The only reason it was not boring for me is that ten minutes is not enough time to get bored. Although, I must admit that it is developing a pretty good story in such a short time and the animation is unusual. I do not like it, but I can not say it's not good.

6/10