Night Watch (2004)
7/10
An original and entertaining beginning to what could be a wonderful trilogy.
22 March 2006
To end a catastrophic battle in ancient history, the others (People who possess various supernatural powers) signed a truce between dark and light. This truce ensured that no side will influence another other's choice of which side they want to be on and that the night will belong to the light, to make sure that the dark doesn't break the agreement. The day will belong to the dark to ensure the same. In present day Moscow, a man named Anton Gorodetsky helps ensure the balance at all costs.

What makes this film so entertaining and promising is that it is original in most aspects. It holds basic themes like Good vs. Evil, but still finds itself to be original, which is hard to find in modern day cinema. It seems like everything has been done. Night Watch proves that there is creativity out there and with two more films on the way, you can be sure that you will hear more about these films. Being as Russian film, the movie is mainly in sub-titles but this is a good thing, because you learn to read facial expressions in a film that its drama is based on. And let me just say that this film is entertaining to the end. It may not be the greatest film ever, but not one moment of it is dull. Every second, I felt as if I was watching Star Wars for the first time. On top of it all, the ending was incredible. It doesn't actually end though so ill say how it begins is amazing. Overall, I can't wait to see the next two films after witnessing such wonderful entertainment. This could have been the most promising film of the year.

I recommend this film.
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