Movie Review: Night Watch

Night Watch / Nochnoy Dozor
If you enjoy fantasy, Sci-Fi or monster movies, you should enjoy Night Watch. This Russian import really is the Russian "Matrix" that early movie reviewers heralded a few years ago when it hit the international cinema scene. The movie is essentially the latest chapter in the eternal struggle between the armies of Good and Evil or Light and Darkness. Set in modern Moscow there is a realistic sensibility about the movie that puts it one step firmly in "reality" which allows the supernatural aspects really shine. The effects are as good, if not better as ANY in recent films. There are some really unique plot twists that really make this movie stand out against say, an UNDERWORLD or Van Helsing. In fact, this movie does MORE to go beyond the traditional interpritations of the Vampire than either of these movies. There is also a gritty and realistic (as real as I can imagine) fight... meaning no wires, and very deliberate and effective special effects that build the tension without just cranking up the volume on the action. This movie is part of a trilogy so expect and ending that leaves you wanting to watch the NEXT film. HIGHLY recommended! Go watch already!