Andrei Rublev

Release Year: 1966
Review: This is the first film by Andrei Tarkovsky that I have seen. You definitely have to be in the right mindset when starting this film. It is challenging, requiring you to pay attention and read subtitles for three and a half hours. Despite it's length, the film remained engaging throughout, however, I was continually frustrated feeling that I was missing out on important plot points and insights. It was too much for me to keep the plot straight, read the subtitles and take in the actors emotions. When the film ended I felt more confused than anything, and immediately wanted to watch it again with commentary, but unfortunately the DVD was not mine so I couldn't do that. After reading a plot synopsis which cleared up some confusion, I feel much better about giving this a positive review. There is no doubt that this is a quality film, but it is a bit of a chore to watch.
Rating: 3/5