★ 7 / 10
Miki's a Slovakian take on the gangster, organised
MovieGuys
Miki's a Slovakian take on the gangster, organised crime, genre. It took ,me a while to warm to this film. Its initially slow pace and unfamiliar cultural vibe…
Miki's a Slovakian take on the gangster, organised crime, genre.
It took ,me a while to warm to this film. Its initially slow pace and unfamiliar cultural vibe left it feeling somewhat uninteresting and inaccessible. That being said, if you give this film a chance, you get to see how universally familiar patterns of human behaviour, in this case, violent criminal behaviour, assert themselves.
Miki, the main character, is a well rendered. He has a certain brutal depth to him, hes cruel, superficially charming in a rather basic way but also strangely honourable and loyal.
Other characters, such as the violent, brother are also interesting, as is the obvious poverty and corruption in the unstable post Communist period of the early 1990's Slovakia.The period in which this film is set. You can see how financially struggling people like Miki, are ushered into the world of crime.
The closing scene where Miki's mother finally see's him for who and what he is, is subtly done but compelling. Oh and let the credits roll as there are cut scenes that round out Miki's story.
In summary, well acted, well written, with characters who feel real and relatable. Starts off slowly but gradually becomes a rather compelling watch.
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★ 8 / 10
Pleasantly surprised
Polotovar
Well, let me put it this way. I'm done and very excited about it. I think it's a great movie about a mobster who really existed. I'm glad it was made. I…
Well, let me put it this way. I'm done and very excited about it. I think it's a great movie about a mobster who really existed. I'm glad it was made. I enjoyed it. I liked it. I really liked the car ride shots from some distance. Those looked very nice in my opinion and overall it was pretty good to watch in my opinion and just a pleasant surprise. For fans of the Czechoslovakian mobsters, I think it's fine. Maybe a shame it's split up like this and we'll have to wait for the second part. Mr Ondrik for me is great. He grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go. I liked it a lot and look forward to the sequel. I think it's great.
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★ 10 / 10
The Role of a Lifetime for Milan Ondrík? MIKI Becomes the Best Slovak Film of the Year
ivankabartosova
At the same time, the film comes at a moment when Slovakia is once again on its knees. In a time when one opinion has achieved absolute political power, and we…
At the same time, the film comes at a moment when Slovakia is once again on its knees. In a time when one opinion has achieved absolute political power, and we know very well that absolutism is never good. With silent awe and tears in our eyes, we watch the state make repressive moves against brave policemen and prosecutors; there are resignations in culture and the environment, or even in STVR; criminals are being released; privatization is subtly underway; misinformation and hoaxes are ruling; NAKA is being disbanded; laws are emerging that do not protect the citizen, his property, or his life, but rather the state and its elites. The arrogance of power in live broadcast provokes resistance, with some people asking how they can respond to all this when the political scene only demonstrates the meaning of the well-known saying:"Win the election, you can do anything."
Pavol PaskaIf you are looking for a film that will not leave you indifferent and will evoke strong emotions, MIKI is the right choice. It is a film that doesn't shy away from the truth, no matter how harsh it is, and offers an intense and unforgettable experience. MIKI is the film of the year, and our review speaks to that.The film has excellent direction, editing, and camerawork. The music is the cherry on top, adding a flair to the chilling atmosphere.
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