Olinthecity

A nausea-inducing look at a struggling billionaire time-share company owner's family, lifestyle, and business practices. Over-consumption and lack of appreciation are understatements. See it to believe it.

Just finishing this 12-part series. Since I have no previous experience with Russian culture or film I find this series to be interesting and enlightening. The depiction of Cold War era USSR is bleak to one who has lived in a capitalist society. As the story progressed I found it to be a bit histrionic at times. I was also baffled by the characterization of some people (men, especially) who were emotionally cut off and quite cold. Very scary society...big brother is always watching and someone is always willing to report subversive behavior. Enjoyable and educational despite the overall gloom.

If you enjoyed watching the original animated series this, is sure to disappoint. Admittedly, I watched only about half a minute of the first episode, but I could not get past the grating characters' voices or the garish animation. Both were that bad. Best to skip this one.