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NNadir

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4. After the first time I saw it, I ordered the DVD.

Reply to mysteryowl (Original post)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:36 PM

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It is the essence of historical wit, albeit very black humor.

As history, it's inaccurate in the details; Beria did not die quite that way; but as capturing the zeitgeist, it is magnificent.

I've probably watched it four or five times, as in a way it's uplifting.

Steve Buscemi steals the show.

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