"Duhless-2": a story about a novel about a fake person

Fashionable novels appear almost every week, but to separate the grain from the chaff, you have to try and spend time. The trilogy of Sergei Minaev quickly divided the reading people into two opposing camps, and the opinions in these camps are absolutely polar - someone fell in love with the heroes of books immediately and forever, and someone despises such literature. What can you expect from the release of the film "Duhless-2"? The plot was kept secret until the first show. And fans of books Minaev had to wait for the premiere, because this is not a film adaptation, but a completely independent work.

The face of time

Each epoch has its own hero, its own face, embodying all vices and pleasures. But why should this person be a noble person ? Sometimes the era manifests itself in vices, and the protagonist of the novel "Duhless" proves this assumption. His name is Max Andreyev, he is a representative of the "golden youth". Max is a successful manager of an international bank. He does not deny himself anything, loves life and enjoys all its delights. But suddenly a moment comes, after which the revaluation of values and of oneself begins. From problems and internal crisis, Max escapes to Bali, where he finds the beginning of "Duhless-2." What is the movie about? About a person, about his fate, about his choice and, of course, about love. Yes, yes, despite the availability of money and spectacular appearance, the hero is unhappy. His beloved girl lives with another and does not rejoice at the new meeting. At least, at first. So Max lives in Bali in a luxury house with a swimming pool, changes girls, arranges the best parties and drives around on a steep motorcycle. Suddenly, his world was shaken - a young man was charged with the possession and distribution of drugs. The situation is hopeless, because under such an article, the punishment is cruel. But here Max receives an offer, which he can not refuse. I have to help the bodies, risking myself and my honor.

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I must say that even in Bali, Max got carried away by surfing and managed to save his compatriot. The act was right, now the hero needs to establish ties with this person in order to make a clear idea of his work. Traveling to Moscow from Bali was sad, but the help of the rescued fellow helps to get to his feet and start working in a large business center, where Maxim becomes director of innovative projects. Here the main conflict "Dukhless-2" is fastened. The plot of the film suggests choosing your side along with the hero: "knocking" on colleagues or staying true to employees? Is it possible in such an atmosphere to forget their vices, from which the hero vainly disposed of in the past.

What did critics think?

Even before the premiere of "Duhless-2" the plot of the film became the subject of a furious discussion of spectators and critics. Maybe it was planned to continue the first part or a new line? The author of the script remained unchanged Sergey Minaev. Won those who believed that there will be a continuation of history, and Max will start life from scratch. There is a lot of symbolism in the speech of the heroes. "I recognize Moscow!" - Andreev neglects to choose an expensive car, because the capital is inconceivable without a race for image and pathos. Danilo Kozlovsky in the title role conveyed the image of a man though young, but already tired of such a rhythm of life.

In numerous interviews before filming, the actor focused on his desire to make the hero real. Max Andreev should not remain a "dummy", an ordinary character "Dukhless-2." What does this guy think? How does he want to go through life? What will he choose? The image Kozlovsky conveyed amazingly, than again confirmed the fact that not in vain is considered a new star of modern cinema.

On the facts

At the box office in the spring of 2015, "Duhless-2" started. The plot was discussed, saying that this is not like a superficial movie, it raises questions of philosophical being. Directed by Roman Prygunov bet on little-known actors, although the budget allowed to clear up. The choice of the work for the second part was difficult, because it was impossible to stop on one thing, because the theme resembled the first film, and development was necessary. Roman Prygunov suggested returning the hero to Max Andreev, but to place him completely in other conditions.

There were many extreme shootings, for example, on a surfboard. Before shooting the final episode a big wave rose, fuss began. They were afraid that Kozlovsky would be covered with a wave, but the young actor managed to get to his feet, although he almost immediately found himself in a whirlpool. And then Danila saw a sinking tourist and, as if repeating the plot of the film "Dukhless-2", rushed to save him. They were waiting for the rescue boat already together. The director saw a good sign in the incident and said that the picture promises to become dynamic, energetic and bright, without false and fake emotions.

Ratings and glory

Already the first weeks of rental showed that the plot of the film "Duhles-2" fell in the hearts of the audience: the picture collected 3.7 million dollars in a week, and this amount is a quarter of the above results of the first film.

An excellent beginning for Russian cinema in the asset Danila Kozlovsky. Why did the audience like Duhles-2? What is this movie about? Its main advantage is precisely the blurring of meaning, in the philosophy of modern life, that many people want to change their lives and can not get out of the quagmire surrounding everything around. It turns out that even to escape to the other end of the world is not enough, the past time does not change anything. The former love, met by chance at a party, recalls the weakness of the hero, about his inner essence.

Hero or anti-hero

So, is it worth to look "Duhless-2"? What film will he remember? This is a great movie for the company, because it combines everything: beauty, intrigue, love, big money and the rebellion of the soul of a simple Russian guy. So he's a hero or an anti-hero? Each viewer will decide this for himself, like the question with the title. The word "duhless" entered the Russian lexicon as the definition of callousness, immorality and the fall of morals. It became a combination of the Russian "soul" and the English suffix "-less". And who in the end turns out to be "without a soul"? The main character or the whole of Moscow? There is an occasion to ponder ...