Review of The Wave

The Wave (2008)
7/10
IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU!
18 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The concept of the movie is fascinating and the fact that it is based on a real-life event makes it even more shocking. The acting was decent and the pace was satisfying. I think it portrayed very accurately how drastically Nazism and fascism can change a person, even more, a whole group of people. I think this is best shown in the scene when Karos's boyfriend slaps her; that was his wake-up call that things had gotten out of hand. After that he snapped back to reality. He realized that he put his "beliefs" above his love for her.

The best part about the movie is how, thirteen years after it was released, teenagers can still relate to it. It makes you think about Nazism from a completely unique perspective. The odd thing is how this movie does a better job of educating you about the dangers of fascism and Nazism than school does.

Overall, it is a great movie, I would totally suggest watching it.
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