Deca zla

Let me get this straight, I'm not a fan of Serbian cinematography but I do have to say that I love where this is going so I will give it a 7.

We are aware of the fact that currently there is no good actors to chose from. Only acting that I liked were the ones made by Mrs. Jovanovski which portrayed the character called Ana Basta.

About the story: I did not read the book so I can not compare, but I do have a feeling that director did not manage to interpret the thing he wanted because the build up goes really well and you are expecting to be mindblown but all I can say that all of this was already seen. There is no hidden characters as all are shown almost in 1st episode (2nd if you count the girlfriend) And the ending did not seem well, like we should get some message right? I think the message was not received as the side characters which are supposed to represent did not get too much atention as all scenes were made about main actor swallowing pills...

I have not the the book the Series is based on, but as I watched "Senke nad Balkanom" some time ago and I really enjoyed, I decided to delve into modern Serbian society as well. The synopsis sounded promising and I really was unaware who the killer was, the events unraveled and the title revealed more meaning - so I began to have my doubts... True, there was a related twist in the final episode, but the explanation of the past and the closure events were a bit topsy-turvy, including how some high officials were brought into justice.

The cast was mainly unknown to me, with the exemption of Radovan Vujovic (as Nikola Bobic) whom I also remember from the series mentioned in the beginning. At first, he seemed to become the glue of all the web but then other cast and storylines pushed him into the background - the motives of which remain unclear to me.

Thus, not a bad creation, but probably not the one for the first acquaintance with Serbian cinema, particularly regarding similar topics.

Give yourself chance to be entertained by both medium, because each of them will give you unique perspective and feeling. Book "Deca zla" by Miodrag Majic is complex, multilayered and very fast read, which you will be enjoying it immensely. Also, this was one of the best book adaptation in Serbian cinematography. Perfect choice of actors, locations, tone of the action gave us harmonious story line. Time well spent in a written world as well as visual one. Book "Deca zla " and tv series deserve all accolades that you hear these days from people who were fortunate to read a book and watched tv series to regional tv stations. Delighted!

Suspenseful, emotional, yet doesn't lack funny moments.

The storyline unfolds at a somewhat slow pace, yet manages to captivate the audience's attention. What sets "Deca Zla" apart is its deliberate avoidance of explicit sex scenes and the absence of gratuitous violence - a refreshing departure from the prevalent trend in contemporary Serbian cinema, which often leans heavily on showcasing excessive bloodshed and nudity.

A significant flaw lies in the predictability - by the 7th episode, I accurately predicted almost every twist and turn.

Radovan Vujovic delivers an outstanding performance. Jana Milosavljevic is impressive, flawlessly sheds her Eastern European accent. Her performances in this series is truly noteworthy. Nikola Kojo, as expected, delivers a consistently strong performance. Ana Franic, in her limited role, shines brilliantly. Mihailo Laptosevic, who takes on the role of the antique dealer, might have a limited time on screen but his performance exudes authenticity, warmth, and brilliance. Emina Muftic, portraying Munevera, is truly enchanting.

On the other side, Anica Dobra is a major disappointment. Jovana Stojiljkovic seems to fall into the trap of consistently displaying the same facial expressions and diction, as if she is perpetually playing the same character, regardless of the role. And does she really need to be featured in a sex scene in every film or show she appears in? Milica Janevski is good, but sometimes overacting. Slaven Doslo - his acting skills seem ... lacking.

Finally, we have a TV show that does not promise us TO BE CONTINUED in order to earn more profit. A faithfully conveyed story without succumbing to trends and viewers in order to pass the time.

We have a story about tragedy and violence without faithfully depicting violence in detail, which has not been seen in our country for a long time. Does the fact that you only have a few seconds of sex in 10 episodes of the series tell you enough about the emphasis on the story and atmosphere from the book?

Great actors!

I saw what I expected.

It was worth the sleepless night! Recommendation is Do not start watching if you are not ready to take your time because you will be dragged away and you will not be able to press STOP.