I enjoyed this film. It was definitely distinct from the other movies we have watched in class. It also, however, had a couple of similarities. First of all, there were many questions left unanswered. Additionally, the ending was by no means a happy one. I think the commentary that is apparent about human nature is very poignant(at least in relation to my social interactions). There is typically a good and evil side. Which side is good and which side is evil is determined by which side a person is on. Each person is looking out for their self-interest, making it the good side. Yes, it can be argued that sometimes people look out for the greater good, but that term can be relative as well. The greater good for your own people? the greater good for the planet? the greater good for sheep? It is relative. There are occasions when there is a right and wrong, but in large instances like in Night Watch there is no black and white just a lot of gray.
I also am very interested in reading these novels. Has anybody read them? If so, would you recommend them?
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I started reading "Night Watch" (in Russian) a few years ago and was really enjoying it--but in order to get my dissertation finished I had to set it (along with a zillion other books) aside. Watching the film again today has caused me to want to go back to it again.
I see the books have been translated into English. Here's the link to the translation for "Night Watch" on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Night-Watch-Sergei-Lukyanenko/dp/1401359795/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201668399&sr=1-1
If this link comes out strange, just go to the book section of amazon and punch in "Night Watch." You'll also see the sequel "Day Watch" there as well. And what's more, I also see that amazon has the DVD for "Day Watch". But my suggestion would be to read the first book (and perhaps even the entire series) before moving on to the next film.
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