Dovbush

Ukrainian history is rich. Lots of heroes, legends, epic events worth an adaption. Finally one of them came alive.

18th century. Oleksa Dovbush - kind of a Carpathian Robin Hood. He robs feudal lords, helps poor villagers. He's got a bounty on his head. Competition between him and his brother, forbidden love - all here.

Classic plot, yet entertaining to watch.

Carpathian scenery by itself is a character. Mysterious, foggy and beautiful. It's an interesting thing to observe, how Dovbush and his opryshki (name of rebels' group) set ambushes and fight, using their perfect mountain landscape knowledge.

As for the battle scenes - that's another achievement. Normally, you won't get really large scale battles, however fight choreography is good and realistic.

Overall, movie is beautifully shot and intriguing historic adventure.