The Luzhin Defence Review |
by Jon Popick |
The Big Game - it's a cliché that's used in just about every sports flick.
The best films about competition are usually about something else besides
the contest, especially when they involve sports that aren't exciting enough
to build an entire story...more |
The Luzhin Defence Review |
by Steve Rhodes (Rating: 3/4) |
"Nine thousand, two hundred and sixty-three days, four hours and five
minutes," that's precisely how long it has been since Alexander Luzhin
(John Turturro) started playing chess, and he's the kind of guy who
doesn't lose count. Alexander, played...more |
The Luzhin Defence Review |
by Dennis Schwartz (Rating: C-) |
LUZHIN DEFENCE, THE (director: Marleen Gorris; screenwriters: Peter
Berry/based on the novel by Vladimir Nabokov; cinematographer: Bernard Lutic;
editor: Michael Reichwein; cast: John Turturro (Luzhin), Emily Watson (Natalia),
Geraldine James (mother...more |
The Luzhin Defence Review |
by edwin jahiel |
THE LUZHIN DEFENCE (UK, 2000) ** 3/4 Directed by Marleen Gorris.
Written by Peter Berry, based on the novel by Vladimir Nabokov.
Photography, Bernard Lutic. Editing, Michaël Reichwein. Production
design, Tony Burrough. Music, Alexandre Desplat....more |