"The Death of Stalin"

As the title implies, this film is about, you guessed it. the death of Stalin! Macabre and grim? Well, with humorous and outstanding performances by Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, Michael Palin, an and scores of other familiar faces, it's anything but. The action starts one the evening of the demise of the ruthless dictator and covers the struggle for power in the immediate aftermath of his death. The dialogue is nothing short of brilliant--often a speaker will begin a statement, then switch positions mid-sentence, depending on the reaction of his colleagues. What a fitting movie to watch while we witness a similar dystopian drama unfold in Washington today. I can't recommend this movie highly enough.
5 out of 5 stars