that be correct . i deem this film to be the bad i have ever see in my life . and im not a new comer on the scene . i be also an ardent tchaikovskyite . so i would have be more than glad to give this movie high praise if indeed it be worthy of it . what make a good movie . it move . it make you want to see what happen next . it have a cohesive narrative that be logical and persuasive . i have never relegate a movie to be the bad ever till now . the cinematography be terrible . the story line be an unlikely jumble . there be little veracity here . it music making and performance be nil . i be barely able to watch this movie once a year ago . there be nothing in it that would want me to see it again . so it sit on the shelf . the portrayal be wooden and unlifelike . by golly and the music lover be a cinematic masterpiece next to this and travesty of tchaikovsky life a it be . it still be entertain . i do not know where these russian director get their training but i can tell you that any american or english director would have do a much good job . in read some of the other review i felt that i be live on another planet . give this movie high praise and extol it to the sky . beat me thats for sure . i relegate this one to the trash bin . a complete and total disappointment .