An awe-inspiring film of truly grand stature

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2006)

I have only recently become aware of this film but have been more than inspired by it. It's portrayal of the heroism of Revolution is perfect and uncliched. It is a movie a million miles ahead of all other films of it's age. It boldly but sympathetically portrays the massacre of the rebellious workers and sailors and their fight.
It is a touching tail of those prepared to die for that which is right and symbol of the Russian identity made only 8 years after the Revolution succeeded and 1 year after the death of Lenin. It was made in an untainted Soviet Union before the terrors of Stalinism began.
This movie should be recognised as the classic that it is and one essential in film-making history. It was a joy to watch and is one of my favourite movies.
It is a sublime piece of modern art, a grim portrayal of Tsarist Russia and a symbol of hope for better times.