Dnevnoy Dozor (Day Watch)

Runtime: 131min 7secs
Language: Russian (with English Subtitles)
Tagline: This Summer Night Turns to Day.
Written and Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Plot Outline:
It has been some time since the grand finale of the original film. Anton (Khabensky) continues to fight the forces of Darkness while simultaneously attempting to find and save his son from the clutches of those same forces. But when Dark Others start mysteriously being killed, and Anton is framed for their murders, he must put that goal on hold and try to escape the Day Watch that is looking for his blood.

Overall Impressions:
Depending on where you found yourself with the first one, you'll find this one better or worse. Sound like a riddle? Let me explain. The Night Watch was received well by most as a film, but I recall long chats with people about how they thought it was a little too much, eg; to see an owl transform into a woman (quite painfully at that). I would agree that there was a lot of quirk/strange factor. Personally, I loved that stuff.

This time round it's a little toned down, still there, but less so. In addition, it's quite clear that a lot more money has been thrown into this one (at the cost of creativity, perhaps?!). So coming to the point, it's more for the masses than perhaps the first was. That said, it's still pretty damned good & the money is utilisied well.

Though it's a slight different flavout to the first, I'd still thoroughly recommend it.