The Take
Slide (2013) is a dull mid-tier Russian crime drama that wallows in corrupt cops without delivering tension, payoff, or insight.
Original local IP gives it a slight edge over Hollywood committee fare, yet the thin script and lack of moral clarity leave it feeling pointless.
The Verdict
Slide (2013) trades on the familiar dirty-badge premise but never earns its runtime with tension or consequence.
The director's later Raid work shows growth that this early outing lacks.
Skip it. Watch The Departed instead.
Common Questions
Is Slide (2013) based on a true story?
No, thin fictional execution despite occasional claims.
What is Slide (2013) about?
Russian police investigators entangled in criminal schemes above the law.
Who directed Slide (2013)?
Anton Rozenberg, before his Raid mini-series on Escape from Tarkov.
