Before I go on, let me just say that v2 and v3 of this series is nothing like the first. Not even close.
This series keeps you on your toes: 3 Naval cadets in trouble from one side or the other. Yet, they have a key to Russia. But can they trust anyone, sometimes not even each other - or so it seems. Intrigue is what makes this series great.
Seeing it as a kid back in early 90's, I could not comment on acting, since I was neither qualified nor I had anything to compare it to. While, I don't think acting was that great, it was above average. The music and singing usually ruin a movie for me, but in this case, it was pretty good.
Overall I think it's 9/10. I am not sure what can make it better though.
Update: 2020
I want to go a bit further on this movie. The acting is obviously not like Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, Nor are the costumes. It has dated definitely but most of all, what dated it the most is not hearing the language in it's beauty since living in the USA all these years. To me, it's just a great pulp action flick. Kind of like Starship Troopers. Nothing deep or outstanding, just great mindless fun.
Songs are obviously a bit dated, but dialogue is still sharp. Action scenes are somewhat clumsy and basic, but you are not really watching it for that.
This series keeps you on your toes: 3 Naval cadets in trouble from one side or the other. Yet, they have a key to Russia. But can they trust anyone, sometimes not even each other - or so it seems. Intrigue is what makes this series great.
Seeing it as a kid back in early 90's, I could not comment on acting, since I was neither qualified nor I had anything to compare it to. While, I don't think acting was that great, it was above average. The music and singing usually ruin a movie for me, but in this case, it was pretty good.
Overall I think it's 9/10. I am not sure what can make it better though.
Update: 2020
I want to go a bit further on this movie. The acting is obviously not like Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, Nor are the costumes. It has dated definitely but most of all, what dated it the most is not hearing the language in it's beauty since living in the USA all these years. To me, it's just a great pulp action flick. Kind of like Starship Troopers. Nothing deep or outstanding, just great mindless fun.
Songs are obviously a bit dated, but dialogue is still sharp. Action scenes are somewhat clumsy and basic, but you are not really watching it for that.