A subtle, brilliant, spectacularly acted, and visually superb film exploring the intellectually and politically unsettled years following WWI in Munich. Hitler's madness is explained and displayed in a sympathetic manner, without attempting to justify his future behavior. The symbiosis and contrast between The Corporal's and John Cusack's characters are fascinating, as is the portrayal of the avant-garde art scene in this tumultuous era.
This is a far more inventive and insightful analysis of Nazism and anti-semitism than found in even the best WWII movies such as The Pianist and Schindler's List, which seem obvious and pedestrian in comparison.
In an ideal world, this picture would win Oscars for the two male leads, for screenplay, direction, photography, and best picture. In the real world, it's user score gets knocked down a full point by IMDB's questionable weighting system.
Go see this movie while you can, for it's unlikely to be a big commercial success.
This is a far more inventive and insightful analysis of Nazism and anti-semitism than found in even the best WWII movies such as The Pianist and Schindler's List, which seem obvious and pedestrian in comparison.
In an ideal world, this picture would win Oscars for the two male leads, for screenplay, direction, photography, and best picture. In the real world, it's user score gets knocked down a full point by IMDB's questionable weighting system.
Go see this movie while you can, for it's unlikely to be a big commercial success.