Russian toughs are scary most of the time.
In most American movies, this kind of typecasting is a visual shorthand for intimidation and menace.
But not inAnora, and not next to Mikey Madison.
It would seemAnorawriter-director Baker watched those unhinged performances and said lets build a laugher around that!
So, of course, they get married.
But nothing is quiet and easy about the following two hours, save for the bonkers entertainment value.
Baker and his film walks beside them on the waters edge between plausibility and crowd-pleasing silliness.
It is at times as light as those lonely buoys floating off in the horizon.
The setting can be bleak, but the effect shimmers.
Rating:
5 out of 5
