Zjukov Reviews

EuroTrip (2004)

Funniest comedy ever

[10/10 · 16 February 2013]

I can't give anything other than 10/10 on this one. Even though this movie would fit into the same category as American pie, it is much more appealing than any of its so called "peers".

Using stereotypes, this comedy uses the well-established prejudice of different European countries - and cleverly (in my opinion) makes funny jokes about it. Sex is added to the mixture and voilà - the greatest comedy of all times! There are many ingredients to why this movie is so great and I wouldn't know where to start. Not trying to be overly smart, it is just filled with raw refreshing humor that we all can benefit from in these times of political correctness.

The Code Conspiracy (2002)

Big disappointment

[4/10 · 16 November 2008]

I like the idea behind the plot, but the execution is terrible! To give an example: The main character hurts his foot badly in one scene at the beach -- and right afterwards he runs energetically up the stairs. The script is flawed and non-engaging... The "bad guys" are awful actors, especially the boss. You never get to see him but you can hear his mean evil voice, like this was some kind of Batman movie.

=SPOILER= And what about this code? All you hear is some old rabbi mumbling about how important it is, you never get to actually see any of it. Ridiculous. And this secret agency never thought of the idea that the CD may have been copied and distributed? Enough said.

Il était une fois... la vie (1987–1988)

Great series

[10/10 · 28 January 2006]

This is a cartoon series where most of the action takes place in the human body where the actors are vitamins, viruses, blood cells etc. I will not try to explain it in more details, you will simply have to see it for yourself: You will not be disappointed.

I remember watching this as a kid in the 80s (with Swedish voices). I have talked with a few people who were also children in the 80s and they loved it also! I must admit that the education-part of the episodes didn't get through to me at a conscious level but the whole idea of educating children while they have fun is wonderful. I have recently seen a few episodes; there is a humour and heart in it that is hard to find in other children programs nowadays.

5/5

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

confusing

[4/10 · 2 July 2005]

I saw Life Aquatic at the cinemas in Stockholm, Sweden. At that time there were few "watchable" movies going so I had to pick this one... Retrospectively, I'd be more entertained watching Keno on TV (you swedes know what I'm talking about). After a glimpse at the trailer I had expected a straightforward comedy. This movie was very bizarre and not to my liking. Some scenes I did get, but mostly I just shook my head in confusion. In its defense there is some humor and you probably won't fall asleep, but if you haven't seen it and expect a "Jim Carrey-funny" movie - don't bother. Since I saw Life Aquatic at the cinemas I have become very skeptic to movies starring Bill Murray.