I found it to be more of a love story than a war movie. I pretty much just skimmed it. I was really let down too because it looked like an epic war movie.
If you're looking for a kick ass Russian war movie, try to find one called "Svolochi" - it's basically the Dirty Dozen with little Soviet bastards.
If you're looking for a kick ass Russian war movie, try to find one called "Svolochi" - it's basically the Dirty Dozen with little Soviet bastards.