This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

I watched "The Trotsky" for Jay Baruchel and I'm not disappointed - his acting is great. He's funny and smart at the same time and he can deliver these qualities in a pretty good way. This is a strong side of that movie but here's a weak one - the scenario is too flat and too overextended.Idea is pretty simple, movie could be more hilarious and less pretentious but director lost that chance. There isn't a lot of political stuff because story focused mostly on one guy, his behavior and way of thinking, which is very well-played by Jay Baruchel.For me, as Russian, all that pseudo-Soviet stuff in the movie is okay however there's just a small bunch of real Soviet artifacts with no any meaning or explanation to watcher and I wonder if they can decode what all these songs or posters or radio voiceovers mean.

This film is about a seventeen-year-old high school student who believes himself to be the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky."The Trotsky" is a politically oriented film that details the journey of a young man who campaigns for social justice. Though the plot is fairly captivating, I find Leon's appearance incongruent with his character. He looks more like a socially inept nerd.Another thing that bugs me is his belief that he is the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky. If Leon did not have such a belief, then I would have admired his righteousness and drive for social justice. With that belief, I have constant doubts whether he acted purely for the admirable cause, or for his delusional belief. Believing in himself being the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky is a delusion, and him acting out on his delusion makes him certifiably insane.

I loved 'The Trotsky' it is the kind of teen comedy we seldom get, one that acknowledges the hardships of being a teenager but that is also very funny and intelligent. Teens aren't stupid and it seems that many screenwriters think they are. 'The Trotsky' is as much a story about adolescences as it is about teenage brand Bolshevism.Leon Bronstein believes he is the reincarnation of the great hero of the October Revolution Leon Trotsky. I'm sold. It's a brilliant premise and it's execution is seamless. Director Jacob Tierney asks the audience to take a leap of faith. Leon is so convinced of his lineage that he pursues a woman named Alexandra who is ten years older than him because Trotsky did so. This relationship is tricky but I think what makes it work is Jay Baruchel's utmost commitment to the role. He does appear very childlike and this is essential to the brilliance of the story. The teen years are hard and in his uncertainty he turns to Trotsky, the brilliant hero of Bolshevism who was bold and conquered history. Bronstein is questioned about the unsavory details of Trotsky's life such as his infamous murder with the 'ice pick'. The way Baruchel responds is so brilliant, he thinks of Trotsky's life as an adventure which he gets to live through. The way Baruchel delivers this line is funny, uplifting, and even a little sweet. Bronstein wants the whole package; even to the point where he asks a classmate if he is "my Stalin". By all means Leon Bronstein is the kind of character we would expect to be beaten up by cliché jocks but the approach by both Tierney and Baruchel is to create a character driven by passion. Bronstein believes he is Trotsky to the point where others are dragged into his fantasy and I think this satisfies some of the more questionable elements of the script.Not knowing about the Russian Revolution will not hurt your appreciation of the film but it is much funnier if you have some idea about what went down. Tierney has done his homework and the film can become a great inside joke for anyone the least bit familiar with Soviet history.

I have always appreciated movies that make a point to acknowledge their setting. In English speaking Canada, some movies seem to always eschew the fact that they are filmed in Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, so on so forth.Instead they present some kind of vague, anonymous city, which could be ANY city (the reason I know for example if a movie is shot in Toronto, is by the colour of the streetcars or buses, or a badly disguised landmark, as was the case with the recently released flick "Repo Men" with Jude Law). Many other times Canadians cities are made to pass as American cities. While in some movies the setting/background is left vague on purpose, according to the script, storyline etc., that is alright, but other movies that go out of their way, the saddest of which are some Canadian movies/TV series themselves, to disguise the fact that they are shot in Canadian locations, is just infuriating and stupid. If it is an American production making a Canadian city pass for an American one, that is fine, they have to do that, but Canadian productions doing that is wrong.That is not the case with Quebec. The Quebecois are proud (maybe too proud) of their culture, and they don't shy away from showcasing it. They don't disguise their cities. Case in point, this movie.As much as it is a funny, quirky and introspective boy-to-man/coming-of-age tale, make no mistake, "The Trotsky" is also an ode to Montreal in particular and Canada in general. Anybody familiar with Montreal will instantly recognize the passionate homage paid to the city not only by the movie and its protagonist, Jay Baruchel, but also the entire look, feel and atmosphere. It is not an in your face, hammer over the head thing, but a succinct and implied tribute to the city and culture.The movie itself was an original and refreshing relief from the incessant wave of mediocrity washing constantly upon people's brains, waves generated by the current pop-corn summer blockbusters. The film is touching and introspective at times, but also funny and fun to watch throughout. Jay Baruchel manages to once again project that hapless, but doggedly determined, sweet, vulnerable, smart and in his own way, brave persona. He also did it in the "She Is Out Of My League" a good and decent comedic effort that came out earlier this year.If you want to have a good time, learn something, laugh and forget about your trouble for awhile, then this movie is one to see! I got to admit that at times Jay Baruchel does bear some resemblance with Trotsky himself. Oh and by the way, the interaction between Baruchel and Saul Rubinek (who plays his father in the movie) is just hilarious but also touching! A good viewing in my book!