«Decided"- Russian crime drama. The main characters are two brothers. The younger Arkady leads a not quite right way of life. He dreams of easy money and regularly gets into ugly stories. His older brother wears the nickname Reshala. This is a well-known lawyer, many use his services. He can solve any problem. The parents of the brothers died, the eldest had to take care of the younger one. This time Reshal will have to try, Arkady committed a robbery. The victim is a representative of the local mafia ...
At first glance, it might seem that this is another film about gang warfare, but it’s not. On the contrary, it can be called instructive, it shows how not to do it. If you like this genre, check out our selection of Russian films similar to Solved.
10. Alien (2010)
The film takes place in 1993. A thug nicknamed Babai is imprisoned. He knows too much, so the criminal authority he works for decides to take Babai’s sister hostage. This is the only way to silence a guy.
The girl lives in Prague, where she works as a prostitute. A company of four "brave guys" goes to a foreign country. Hard but they find Alien. Further events are not for the faint of heart. Killings, blood ... Will any of them survive in this difficult time?
This film received mostly negative reviews. Most viewers will say: “Chernukha”, but this is just the cruel reality of the time.
9. Children of the 90s (2015)
Crime Drama90s kids"Is the story of five friends. When they were teenagers, they saved a man. The guys have long forgotten about this case, but soon they will have to remember the past. They are trying to find themselves in life and understand that the easiest way to get rich is through illegal actions.
Friends fall into deadly squabble. The reason for their difficult situation is the person they once saved.
This film was shot by lay people. Its creators did not invite actors, they played themselves. There was no director, and the technique was used far from the highest level. Not everyone will like it, we can say that the film is "for everybody."
8. The Fool (2014)
Social drama. The action takes place in a provincial town. Dmitry Nikitin works as a plumber. One day he comes to another call to the hostel, broke a pipe.
Dmitry understands that the building is in disrepair and is about to collapse. He finds an opportunity to report this to the mayor of the city, because at stake are the lives of eight hundred people, residents of the hostel.
Galaganova is trying to solve the problem of resettlement, but none of her colleagues supports her. All of them are mired in theft and deception.
Nikitin does not even suspect that his life is in danger. Dima is not afraid, simple-hearted fool ready to sacrifice everything to save people.
7. Collector (2016)
A dramatic film with a single main character. His role was excellently played by Konstantin Khabensky.
In the story, Arthur works collector. He is a real specialist in this business, cynical and cold-blooded. In his activity, he uses not physical, but psychological methods of influence. He finds the weaknesses of the debtors and puts pressure on them.
Arthur soon finds himself in a difficult situation. The network posted a compromising video. This is the work of the woman, the wife of Arthur’s client. After talking with the collector, the man committed suicide.
Arthur is fired, loved ones turn away from him. On the street he is waiting for a crowd of journalists and ordinary people who want to know the details of the case. Arthur spends the night in his office, but at 6 in the morning he must release him ...
6. I want it too (2012)
Drama film by Alexei Balabanov, his last work.
There is a legend that between St. Petersburg and Uglich there is a bell tower of happiness. She takes people, but everyone. Everyone hopes that he will have a happy fate. People in a big black jeep also go there, they hope to change their lives. They are very different, but they are united by faith in the best.
Interesting fact: Director Alexei Balabanov was seriously ill when he worked on the film “I also want to". He even played a dying director in it, it was a kind of clue to fans about what was left for long. Surprisingly, after his death, on the 40th day, the bell tower of the Zapogost church, where the shooting took place, collapsed.
5. Boomer (2003)
Another crime drama. In the center of the plot is the fate of four criminals. They get involved in a conflict on the road, after which they arrange a shootout in a cafe.
Soon the bandits notice that they are aggressively pursued. They try to break away from the chase, and decide to briefly leave the city on a stolen boomer.
Along the way, one of the criminals finds out what happened. It turns out that in a shootout they killed an FSB officer who was introduced into a criminal gang. For some time, Boomer will become a real home for friends, their refuge, their salvation. Will they be able to solve this difficult situation without loss?
4. Blind Man (2005)
Black comedy, slogan: "For those who survived the 90s". The action of the film "Zhmurki»Takes place in Nizhny Novgorod. Sergei Mikhailovich is a criminal authority, typical of the “new Russian”. He has a raspberry-colored jacket and a telephone with a retractable antenna.
Two bandits who work for Mikhalych are failing the case. Sergey and Simon were supposed to bring a chemist who makes drugs. Instead, the criminals killed him, while defeating his laboratory.
Sergei Mikhailovich gives them the last chance, but, apparently, Seryoga and Simon began a black streak. They again failed to fulfill the boss’s errand ...
3. Close Enemy (2010)
The main character of the film "Close enemy"Difficult fate. Polina's mother was an alcoholic and died when she was a little girl. She was raised by a thief in law Zakhar.
Having grown up, Polina married a gangster named Handsome. She did not enjoy family life for long, her husband was killed.
Polina lost her taste for life. Soon she realizes that living is worth it. The girl wants to avenge her beloved, she is ready for anything ...
2. Brother (1997)
Wonderful Russian cinema about a difficult time. The main role was played by Sergey Bodrov, director Alexei Balabanov. "Brother»Is in the top 100 of the most important Russian films.
Danila Bagrov returns from the army. He lives in a provincial town and cannot find a job for himself. His mother advises him to go to his brother, who had a great job in St. Petersburg.
Victor is a successful businessman, he gives his brother money for the first time. Soon, Danila finds out that his older brother is a hit man. He will be drawn into a criminal showdown ...
1. Major (2013)
Major Police Sergei Sobolev rushing to the hospital, giving birth to his wife. On the way, he knocks down a boy who crossed the road at a pedestrian crossing with his mother.
Sergei wants to avoid responsibility, he calls his colleagues to the scene of the accident, and the mother of the deceased child is locked in a car. Police officers eliminate all evidence and force the woman to sign evidence justifying the major.
The boy’s death is not the only one in this story, there will be more victims. But Sobolev will have to go against the system to interrupt this series of murders ...