Some films are subtle in the message that they seek to convey to their audience.
Other films will beat you over the head with their message and then shove it down your throat. Oleg steals a camcorder within hours of being in New York City. They are amazed at America, and much of the social commentary actually comes through the eyes of these foreigners. It is hard not to laugh at some points, and fortunately I think we were meant to laugh. Oleg wants to tape their experiences here in America, which end up including a double homicide when Emil loses his temper with the friend that does not have his money.