Just another barely-there-commentary wrapped in a dull pseudo-scifi movie.

If Terry Gilliam had made this it would be a Western cult classic by now. It certainly feels like something he might have dreamt up. A great mix of dystopian sci-fi, hidden depths and absurd humour. I'm not sure how much is lost in the translation from Russian I still found it hugely enjoyable.

The comedy doesn't always hit but I found it pretty funny and it lends the film another layer of surrealism. The Sci-fi is fun and the allegory on class relations blunt but still really creative. All in all a very enjoyable and unique film.

Rin-dza-dza vs The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy?

something like low-budget cybpunk Ulysses ... great movie!

As a comedy I found it rarely funny, bordering on annoying, while as a Sci-Fi what was rather baffling early later bubbles with allegorical depth. The first half is a trial, with the characters at their most slappable (conserve the matches, cockhead!) and things moving slowly. Later there is a lot more substance, yet I'll be honest and say my lack of ideological knowledge held me back in fully grasping what was being lampooned. A worthwhile watch, but also rather infuriating.

....a whole different movie in Portuguese.

Interesting premise but apparently not as fun or clever if you don't speak russian.