Save my baby.

Rating: 9/10 (28 February 2018)

Sound: The orchestral score written for this film synchs well and helps drive the tension and energy of the film. There even is am homage to Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture by using Le Marsellaise in the score.
90/100
Technical: Poor use of the ship model. Eisenstein breaks the 180 degree plane a couple of times. The montage editing drives the pace and tension of the film. Excellent use of framing and camera angles.
95/100
Narrative: Episodic in 5 parts but it flows together. Weak ending if the film was not for propaganda use.
100/100
Acting/Character: Excellent acting for the era. Eisenstein is not afraid of using close ups of the supporting cast; great faces too. Superb use of the different ranks and groups to signify the proletariat, bourgeoisie, and the elite classes; for the propaganda use.
95/100
Did I like it: Yes, but if the ending were true to the real actions of the Soviet Union the ending would have had more bloodshed.
90/100
Artistic merit: Excellent use of montage, controversial subject matter, and a film with a history of being banned or edited. This film's influence on setting standards for future films weighs heavy here. It also shows the power of a "silent" film.
100/100
Total score 95/100