This is less of a review and more of notes on this rental. This is a documentary based on the experiences of Phil Rosenthal trying to adapt Everybody Loves Raymond into a Russian-language version of the show. More so than that, it is a great look into how differently we view tv compared to other parts of the world. A basic concept like "family sitcom" is looked at by most of the US as a way to relate to the characters. Because of that, it is best to keep the characters grounded in reality. That is what sells here. That is what we like. In places like Russia, where some US shows are already adapted, they seem to prefer to tailor the shows to be more about fashion and glamour, not about reality. So, obviously, there are obstacles to overcome.
In the end, this movie is not some big blockbuster, or even a movie that you will buy and display proudly on your mantel, but it IS a nice window into the rest of the world from the perspective of a US tv producer that had a unique experience while trying to explain the concept of U.S values in comparison to Russian values. For that oddness alone, this is worth a watch.
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