Vodník

Vodník (2019) 

Investigator Marie Výrová (played by the extremely passive Klára Melíšková in the lead role) deals with a case from the late 80s, the injustices of one big family, and really takes her time with it. The plot, which previously would hardly be enough for a one-hour production, now lasts over three hours. The individual performances of some of the actors are not necessarily bad (Marika Procházková is very charming), but watching the dead ends of a statute-barred murder for three episodes is too much. Moreover, the point is obviously exaggerated and doesn't make much sense in context. However, in the end, this crime story is probably one of those that conservative viewers like to watch, because they can listen to conservative opinions, remember the era of perestroika, and see their favorite TV faces again, and that's it. How else can you defend a subplot built on manipulation by a high-ranking member of the Communist Party, supported by an additional post-revolutionary story when this seasoned communist was confused by the changes that occurred? Not to mention the portrayal of the lesbian character as inherently negative, of course. Rather than having any quality, Monsters of the Shore is a total cliché. (14.12.2023)