The English tagline for this sums it up well: "Fast and Furious with Tanks".
This was a lot of fun, and was epic in scale. It reminded me a bit of the 80s and 90s action blockbusters - where you had to suspend a bit of disbelief, but were entertaining nonetheless.
Inspired by a true story, T-34 sees a tank commander and his crew literally bust out of a concentration camp and go on the run from Nazis. The cinematography and action scenes are dramatic and the film looks really good.
A few soundtrack choices felt out of place at times. But that just added to the unique Russian charm after a while. Never seen a movie with so many slow-motion shots.
This film, (despite its silliness and unrealistic elements) reeled me in quickly. I found myself quite engrossed and captivated by what was happening. I was wanting the Russians to survive against the odds and find a way to freedom.
Alexander Petrov (as Ivushkin) and Irina Starshenbaum (as Anya) shared some great chemistry and fine acting skills. I enjoyed Viktor Dobronravov as crazy-good tank driver Stepan too.
If you want a crazy, epic action-packed WWII film, then maybe T-34 is for you. I watched it in its natural language (with English subtitles) and not the dubbed version. If you need a high-level of authenticity, then maybe pass. This Australian enjoyed it!
