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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Made back to back with Dracula Prince of Darkness, using the same sets, and most of the same actors, it was made on the cheap, and looks it too. Historically, its a duff. Entertainment wise, its not bad. The story covers the emergence of Rasputin into Romanov society before the Russian Revolution. The script is rather weak, but the fine actors do carry it though. Christopher Lee made a great effort in his role as Rasputin. Francis Matthews; Dinsdale Landen and Richard Pasco play the conspirators who finally kill Rasputin believing his influence on the Tsarina could lead to the downfall of the Romanovs which of course does happen in 1917. In supporting roles are two lovely Hammer actresses Barbara Shelley and Suzan Farmer who were also in Dracula Prince of Darkness. Overall, its not a bad effort. It has enough material to while away an evening, but dont expect any shocks though. Picture and sound arent too bad on DVD. However, as far as extras are concerned, there are none whatsoever. Still, its cheap enough to buy, and maybe if you are a die hard Hammer fan, am sure you will add this to your collection.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Whilst this isn't a classic a Hammer film by any means, it does make for strangely compelling viewing. The film was obviously made on a very small budget, and I suspect it was filmed soon after Dracula: Prince of Darkness as the cast is very similiar and some of the same sets look the same.
Rasputin is a drinker and womaniser who has healing powers. Using these he becomes the trusted Doctor to the Zsars wife. However his motives are suspect.. Christopher Lee plays the title role (based on a real historical person and in part true) and is the best and worst thing about the film. Without Lee's screen presence this simply wouldn't have worked. However in places I found his performance a little over the top (dare I say even a little hammy).
This is available as part of "The Hammer Collection" boxed set of 21 films. If you're a fan of Hammer films it would make sense to buy it in that set if you can get it at the right price. Having seen the film once or twice before I bougght the DVD I knew what to expect from this. Overall it is an entertaining film but I don't think it will hold up to repeated viewings.
Rasputin is a drinker and womaniser who has healing powers. Using these he becomes the trusted Doctor to the Zsars wife. However his motives are suspect.. Christopher Lee plays the title role (based on a real historical person and in part true) and is the best and worst thing about the film. Without Lee's screen presence this simply wouldn't have worked. However in places I found his performance a little over the top (dare I say even a little hammy).
This is available as part of "The Hammer Collection" boxed set of 21 films. If you're a fan of Hammer films it would make sense to buy it in that set if you can get it at the right price. Having seen the film once or twice before I bougght the DVD I knew what to expect from this. Overall it is an entertaining film but I don't think it will hold up to repeated viewings.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Rasputin, The Mad Monk' is a Hammer production and it's watchable. Just that, watchable. It's certainly nothing special. Christopher Lee plays the lead role and accentuates the obnoxious nature of Rasputin.
This film is rather short and so it's difficult to provide a comprehensive and insightful production of this infamous character in such a short movie. So, this film is therefore more of an abbreviated tale and a short burst.
There's a few familiar faces here from the Hammer team and it does have some characteristic Hammer elements (twilight, stagecoaches, good costumes etc).
Overall, if you like British horror flicks, Hammer films, or you have a general interest in Rasputin, then you might find it an amusing 88 or so minutes.
This film is rather short and so it's difficult to provide a comprehensive and insightful production of this infamous character in such a short movie. So, this film is therefore more of an abbreviated tale and a short burst.
There's a few familiar faces here from the Hammer team and it does have some characteristic Hammer elements (twilight, stagecoaches, good costumes etc).
Overall, if you like British horror flicks, Hammer films, or you have a general interest in Rasputin, then you might find it an amusing 88 or so minutes.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good film, awesome Christopher Lee
Rasputin the Mad Monk is well worth a look. Try to look past some other reviews of the movie that want to tear it down because either A- it doesn't follow closely Rasputin's life... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Colonel Decker
Christopher lee is the life and soul of this film
This is a hammer production starring christopher lee and barbara shelley but its far from the best film to star both of these actors and i found it to be little better than... Read more
Published 2 months ago by PD
Rasputin the Mad Monk
What shall I say. It can be watched once, but certainly it is not enchanting by any means. It is nothing like the Rasputin by Alan Rickman. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Rylla Dragan
Thoroughly enjoyable
For a keen horror fan, I have seen precious little of the Hammer horror universe. You can imagine my delight when I was gifted the Hammer DVD Collection for Christmas which... Read more
Published 13 months ago by TGillespie
One of the most fascinating characters in history played by one of the...
This movie is about the last days of the russian monk and mystic who was killed in 1916 right before the russian revolution: Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (played by Christopher... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Marius F.
SLOPPY PRODUCTION - GREAT PERFORMANCE BY LEE
Most certainly not a work of perfection by any means, but a fine performance by Christopher Lee as Gregori Rasputin the would-be monk who infiltrated the Romanovs prior to the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by JIMBO (Dublin,)
Hammers Rasputin fable / yarn
This film gets away with it nicely, but could of been so much better. Historically, there's almost no value at all. Read more
Published 17 months ago by R. Trinkwon
Great performance from Christopher Lee.
Although younger viewers may find this film dated, Christopher Lee gives a superb performance as Rasputin in this Hammer classic.
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by Freddie Valentine
Hammer horror
Whilst this isn't a classic a Hammer film by any means, it does make for strangely compelling viewing. Read more
Published on 30 July 2008 by S J Buck
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