I just stumbled upon this film on HBO and must admit that I was taken a bit aback at first, seeing a portrayal of Adolf Hitler (Noah Taylor) as a post-WWI struggling artist and his relationship with a (Jewish!) art dealer (John Cusack). It's difficult for most of us to separate the monster from the strange, brooding and maladjusted but also rather bright human being who would become that monster. But I found myself rather absorbed. There are plenty of 'liberties' taken with actual history, but it IS a film after all...
Rothman's anti-war 'performance art' piece with the meat grinder was brilliant I thought, and the roiling art scene of post-war Germany (Dada and Surrealism were just getting off the ground) was portrayed pretty well. John Cusack is very good as usual, and Noah Taylor's performance as the mediocre artist turning politician is riveting... and disturbing.
I agree with Dr. Aaron's comments... As I said, there are some inaccuracies, but I applaud the effort. It took some guts to make this film. People should watch it, as there are some parallels with our current time that should be carefully... noted. You know what they say about those who forget history...
Rothman's anti-war 'performance art' piece with the meat grinder was brilliant I thought, and the roiling art scene of post-war Germany (Dada and Surrealism were just getting off the ground) was portrayed pretty well. John Cusack is very good as usual, and Noah Taylor's performance as the mediocre artist turning politician is riveting... and disturbing.
I agree with Dr. Aaron's comments... As I said, there are some inaccuracies, but I applaud the effort. It took some guts to make this film. People should watch it, as there are some parallels with our current time that should be carefully... noted. You know what they say about those who forget history...