NO-ONE

No-One is a film that takes place against the backdrop of the 'August' coup in the early days of the fall of the Soviet Union. An independent film that delivers a style of art-house noir it builds tension with its description of sex, deception, and emotion. The acting is realistic and is on par with some of the A-Listers in Hollywood. The lead (Uncle) is the glue that holds the film together and while the supporting cast does a great job of being believable no one ever truly stands out such as him. The film does contain a lot of nudity and suggestive scenes but for an independent art house direction, it never comes off as distasteful and helps drive the plot and development of characters.

My biggest complaint would be the pacing of the film. It moves so slowly at times that it can be hard to hold the attention of the audience. While there are some moments that make you go 'oh wow' they are easily predictable and quickly forgotten by the next scene. What the film lacks it makes up for in its Cinematography. Honestly, the Cinematography is some of the best I have ever seen and at times you may think it was shot by Wes Anderson. Perfectly balanced colors and hues give way to dark and gritty textures that are perfectly blended for scenes that are meant to deliver tension. The set pieces of reminiscent of the early 90s but never go overboard and the locations are beautifully shot.

If you like Cold War-era films that focus solely on the drama without the action of a spy thriller or just love to study/experience beautifully shot Cinematography then No-One is a film you should definitely check out.