The story follows Ivan (Elisey Gaikalov), who is on a search to find the nautilus, a special shell his father has told him about. With the help of his friend Genka (Maxim Korolev-Korosun), Ivan hopes that discovering the nautilus will give him one more way to remember his dad.
For the most part the plot develops in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. However, one thing that is a little confusing is the jump from the kids hiking, to the rescuers. It later makes sense when we discover that Ivan and Genka had gone away from the group. The camera work is incredible. The shots are clear - one moment that really stands out to me is when Alexander (Alexander Denisenko) comes to help Ivan after he falls off of a cliff. During this scene, there's an amazing close-up of both Ivan and Alexander as he rescues Ivan. Eilisey Gaikalov and Maxim Korolev-Korosun excel in their portrayal of Ivan and Genka, the two teens the story revolves around. There isn't that much screen time for the other actors. The two of them, plus Alexander Denisenko, who plays Alexander, all deliver believable performances. At the end, while Alex and Ivan still have a distant bond, it grows closer over the course of the film, sticking to the message of not being afraid to try new things, with new people, and not being afraid to move on from the past. This movie is set in Russia, so the costumes are suitable for colder weather and, since the movie takes place in the mountains, the clothing also is suitable for hiking. One moment where you notice the makeup is when Ivan falls off a cliff and has some cuts and scratches, which looks very realistic, thanks to the makeup team. I like all of the background music, which includes acoustic, acoustic blues, light techno, light beats, and some other string and woodwind instrumentation. The music really stands out and adds more depth to the film. I particularly like the song that plays during the end credits. My favorite part of the movie is when Genka asks Alexander about his job as a rescuer and how he could learn more about being a rescuer. It does talk a bit about family dynamics, and Ivan having a step-father.
The film's message is that you shouldn't be afraid to try new things with new people because of things that have happened in the past. Note that there is some slight profanity in the film and some small amount of blood shown when Genk and Ivan are injured. It's minor but may be disturbing to some audiences.
I give Nautilus 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Zamyra G., KIDS FIRST!
The story follows Ivan (Elisey Gaikalov), who is on a search to find the nautilus, a special shell his father has told him about. With the help of his friend Genka (Maxim Korolev-Korosun), Ivan hopes that discovering the nautilus will give him one more way to remember his dad.
For the most part the plot develops in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. However, one thing that is a little confusing is the jump from the kids hiking, to the rescuers. It later makes sense when we discover that Ivan and Genka had gone away from the group. The camera work is incredible. The shots are clear - one moment that really stands out to me is when Alexander (Alexander Denisenko) comes to help Ivan after he falls off of a cliff. During this scene, there's an amazing close-up of both Ivan and Alexander as he rescues Ivan. Eilisey Gaikalov and Maxim Korolev-Korosun excel in their portrayal of Ivan and Genka, the two teens the story revolves around. There isn't that much screen time for the other actors. The two of them, plus Alexander Denisenko, who plays Alexander, all deliver believable performances. At the end, while Alex and Ivan still have a distant bond, it grows closer over the course of the film, sticking to the message of not being afraid to try new things, with new people, and not being afraid to move on from the past. This movie is set in Russia, so the costumes are suitable for colder weather and, since the movie takes place in the mountains, the clothing also is suitable for hiking. One moment where you notice the makeup is when Ivan falls off a cliff and has some cuts and scratches, which looks very realistic, thanks to the makeup team. I like all of the background music, which includes acoustic, acoustic blues, light techno, light beats, and some other string and woodwind instrumentation. The music really stands out and adds more depth to the film. I particularly like the song that plays during the end credits. My favorite part of the movie is when Genka asks Alexander about his job as a rescuer and how he could learn more about being a rescuer. It does talk a bit about family dynamics, and Ivan having a step-father.
The film's message is that you shouldn't be afraid to try new things with new people because of things that have happened in the past. Note that there is some slight profanity in the film and some small amount of blood shown when Genk and Ivan are injured. It's minor but may be disturbing to some audiences.
I give Nautilus 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 12 to 18, plus adults. By Zamyra G., KIDS FIRST!
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