The best criminal fighters, Russian and American

Criminal militants are works of cinema art, the plot of which is traditionally built on the investigation of criminal or anti-state crimes and is lavishly saturated with action scenes. Unlike film detectives in action films, not the deductive methods and reflections of the characters are brought to the fore, but the actions of the main characters. For the dynamic nature of the plot, creators sometimes sacrifice intrigue, while simultaneously demonstrating the actions of criminals and detectives.

Ancestors of the genre

Criminal fighters as a genre appeared in 1901 at the same time as the publication of the film "The History of a Crime" directed by F. Zekk, which was a reconstruction of criminal chronicles. The first series in this genre was the work of V. Jasse about the detective Nick Carter, L. Feyada ("Fantomas", "Judex" and "New mission of Judge"). In the 30-ies. Films of this genre were mainly represented by serials about the activities of "exotic" detectives - the Chinese Charlie Chen, the Japanese Mr. Moto. Both heroes were lucky, optimistic and extremely active. The turn to realism occurred in the 40s. In the rent go criminal fighters, such as "Call North Side 777", "House on 92nd Street", "Boomerang", "Naked City", "Anatomy of Murder", which depart from the documentary and increasingly focus on dynamism, Special effects, staged battles. In the mid-60's, thanks to the new attraction of the film industry to the fantasy, there appeared films of the criminal genre about mythologized defenders, super-spies like James Bond and his ilk. The best representatives among the pictures of the genre are "Lucky Number Slevin", "Glorious Guys", "Departed", "Mad dogs", "Cards, money, two trunks", "Leon", "Godfather".

In the Soviet cinema

Criminal fighters, adapted to the domestic mentality, appeared in the film industry of the USSR after the Great Patriotic War. The material for them was the work of the Soviet militia, the activity of the counterintelligence agencies. Interesting works, even if they are losing in terms of special effects, are the films of the era of the USSR: "Duel", "Scout exploit", "Case No. 306", "Dead season", t / f "17 Moments of Spring", "Transsiberian Express", t / F "The meeting place can not be changed", "Sleuth" (released in 1979).

Russian criminal thriller. Perestroika and post-perestroika times

Russian films, especially uncompromisingly and sharply depicting the most unsightly aspects of life, appear in the interval of time between the era of the legendary Soviet cinema and the era of modern Russian cinema. At this time in the rental of paintings that convey the alarm for the future of the state. Among them - "Accident - the daughter of a cop", "Racket", "Russian business", "Voroshilovsky shooter".

The most held of such, released in the first decade of the 21st century, is considered to be "Boomer" - a criminal ballad, a phenomenal film loved by many. Some film critics cling to his sublime criminal "shell", although the picture in no way romanticizes crime. "Boomer" is a very believable film. Russian criminal thriller this - about our homeland, way of life, customs, morals and values.

Religious movies and serials

"Brother" Alexei Balabanov - Russian criminal thriller, a cult film that perfectly conveys the spirit and mood of that era. In it there is a minimum of scenery, make-up, practically no special effects. A professional act of actors and an intriguing plot are being pulled out. The "Brother" and "Brother 2" dialogues are criminal militants, Russian paintings that are truly epoch-making. Fans call them a tool for studying contemporary Russian history.

On the same level

At one level with this dilemma, movie fans are put on by some other Russian criminal film-series, such as "Brigade", "Bandit Petersburg". In the first one is told in a somewhat embellished form, what is so remarkable about the 90's. It is a chronicle of the life of friends, who seemed to be in control of everything. Opponents of the TV series "The Brigade" call it an open propaganda of violence, banditry and a criminal way of life.

"Bandit Petersburg" is considered by many classics of the genre and the best post-Soviet film. Its first parts are a real work of art: magnificent actors, a dynamic storyline, verified dialogues, master dramatism and amazing musical accompaniment.

At present, the lion's share of the paintings that are being rented are criminal fighters. Russia, even at the present stage of development, can not completely get rid of the corruption of the police and bandit lawlessness. Therefore, there is enough material for creating paintings of this genre.

An urgent need to show something of your own

In the last 15 years, many interesting and successful paintings and series have emerged that form a new ideology, patterns of behavior and the way of life of Russian citizens. This is the "Death of the Empire" (2005), "Mentovskie wars" (7 seasons), "The Shootout Game" (2004), "Taiga. Survival Course »(2002),« Slaughter Force »(2000-2005),« Sea Patrol »(2008),« Kremen »(2012),« Streets of Broken Lights »,« National Security Agent »(1999),« Bratans » (2009). All these serials are criminal fighters.

Russian scriptwriters and directors are often unable to compete with Western ones, and Russian paintings sometimes turn out to be "sketched" from European or American films. Before the Russian cinema, there was an urgent need to express something of its own that would be unequivocally received by the domestic cinema-goer. Thus appeared the motion pictures "Classic" (1998), "Lonely" (2010), "Lion's share" (2001), "Thin Thing" (1999), "Piranha Hunt" (2006), "Antikiller" (2002), Fartovy (2006), Hot News (2009). These films already had fashionable "bells and whistles" like very original titles, advanced musical accompaniment, sound design and inventive editing transitions. A new era of domestic criminal militants began.

Modern cinema of Russia has worthy pictures, which are a real alternative to foreign film product. In recent decades, wonderful, worthwhile films have appeared that can be reviewed repeatedly and recommended to others for viewing.