SummaryLike most high schoolers, Leon Bronstein is having an identity crisis. What differentiates Leon, however, is that he believes he is the reincarnation of Soviet thinker Leon Trotksy and predestined to follow the same path as his namesake. Tackling issues from students' rights to semi-formal dances, this "revolutionary" comedy will have you united ... Read More
Directed By:Jacob Tierney
Written By:Jacob Tierney
The Trotsky
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The director's biggest stroke of genius was casting Baruchel.
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The Trotsky goes down easily and, for what it’s worth, is better mannered than most contemporary youth comedies.
60
Both cartoonish and cerebral, and studded with in-jokes referencing multicultural life in "la belle ville" and classic cinema, the colorful pic stretches its premise a bit thin over nearly two hours.
40
The Trotsky runs 20 minutes too long and several rungs above the head of its target audience. And though Mr. Baruchel can be very funny in small doses -- a slacker sidekick in “Knocked Up,” a gung-ho kid in “Tropic Thunder” -- here he swiftly becomes insufferable, a neurotic nudnik in funeral director attire and John Turturro hairdo.
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Sep 1, 2015
10
Very fun movie. Yet, a beautiful story, if you're an history enthusiastic like me, you'll love it! The actors are good, the plot is inspiring, and the references are also great!
Dec 15, 2018
2
Should've been treated with an ice axe to the head before production.
Not funny. Not amusing. Not entertaining. A movie about a kid, who thinks he's the reincarnation of Hermann Goring, and then attempts to steal all the art in the US, to put in his wine basement, would be way, way better.
Production Company:
- Park Ex Pictures
- The Harold Greenberg Fund
Release Date:May 5, 2010
Duration:2 h
Rating:TV-PG
Tagline:The revolution begins in high school
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Awards
Canadian Comedy Awards
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations
Genie Awards
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
Tokyo International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
