IVAN THE TERRIBLE PART I

Beautifully shot. Fantastic sets, costumes, cinematography and powerful acting. Even in black and white, visually it's a stunning picture and can absolutely see Russian pride beaming throughout. 8/10

IVAN THE TERRIBLE PART II

Not as visually stunning as its predecessor, but the story is more evolved and goes into just how Ivan earned the nickname "The Terrible." Although some of the film was shot in color and the red was busting onscreen. 7/10

Originally it was planned as a trilogy but Stalin canned it after not liking Part II. I would have liked to have seen where Director Sergei Eisenstein would have taken it.