The Luzhin Defence

We watched a recording of The Luzhin Defence recently. I really enjoyed this film about a grown chess prodigy and a woman who falls in love with him. I understand that it is based on a book by Nabachov.

I think the acting is wonderful and well worth the time. Some might find it hard to accept the love story aspect of the movie, but I think that if one has been searching for a certain type of mate and then finds one then it is possible for the relationship to progress that quickly.

I am glad we recorded this. On my scale of 1-100, I rate it a 79.

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