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Movie Reviews of Max
Movie Review: misfits
Summary: 4 Stars
A fictional "what if" account. Max Rothman, an art dealer and WWI veteran meets young Adolf Hitler, an aspiring artist in Munich. Rothman encourages Hitler's art, attempting to mentor him, but the two end up arguing, and Hitler is angsty and unfocused. Hitler appears to be the kind of guy who is gung ho for whatever ignites his passion in the moment, and unfortunately art did not take a stronger hold than politics. Max tried to encourage Hitler to find his own voice-artistic voice-but Hitler eventually found his platform - a dangerous one-after being something of a dismissed misfit in all his other previous incarnations. This is a fascinating take on the question of what if. It imbues personality and complexity and depth to the man Hitler might have been before he rose to power. There are several reviews here on Amazon that are extremely well written and convey the foreboding, ominous feeling one feels while watching this film, knowing what happens in real life. I highly recommend this well-acted and tastefully, intelligently done film and agree wholeheartedly with the other reviewers who have written far more eloquently about the film than I have.Movie Review: Not a painter after all
Summary: 4 Stars
Its interesting to see the Hitler character face the reality that he is not, actually, an artist. You see the suffering when his long held and cherished view of himself gets dashed. In real life Hitler had artistic talent, but not what it takes to make a career out of art. Its interesting to see how the movie portrays his other pet project: politics. But the movie doesnt dare show the true strength of Hitler in this area. Instead they make it seem like his ability to speak and move crowds is a fluke and cartoonish and based only on repeating slogans. In actuality Hitler had a true genius with the spoken word.. a talent that unfortunately found its outlet and audience in the social chaos following WWI. I think this movie does a decent job with a unique idea, and shows the early Hitler in an appropriately unflattering light. The single moment where the film captures a speck of Hitlers true sincerity in speaking is when he oddly but effectively shouts the words 'Deutchlander' over and over again in the noisy beerhall scene / speech. We should all be so lucky in life that we find our authentic voice in the world.Movie Review: AN EERIE "WHAT IF" STORY!
Summary: 4 Stars
The film "Max" poses a serious question: What if a Jewish art seller tried to help Adolph Hitler down the road of art instead of politics? This question is answered with exceptional poignancy in this eerie "What if" tale about Max Rothman, who tries and fails to keep Hitler on the path of art. John Cusak gives an amazing performance as Max Rothman. Noah Taylor gives an exciting and dramatic portrayal of the dictator-to-be, although he falls short of Robert Carlyle's portrayal in the still-superior CBS Miniseries "Hitler - The Rise of Evil." Fine supporting cast, including the talented and extremely beautiful LeeLee Sobeeski (I might have mispelled her name). The DVD features commentary and interviews that are fine for the DVD release. Give this film a look. Movie/DVD Grade: A-Movie Review: What Could Have Been
Summary: 4 Stars
This is an interesting flick about what could have been. A young Adolph Hitler, juts out of the trenches, struggles to find himself through art and politics. Just when he finally seems to have found himself a break as an artist, other factors/coincidences come into play to eventually disuade him from painting.The relationship between the cocky Rothmann, who really tries to help Hitler succeed, and the angry, insecure Hitler was done extremely well. This is almost a five star film, but Cusack's acting seemed plastic, which detracted from the overall potentially powerful impact that this film should have on its viewers. Still, it's one of those that will no doubt linger on in my mind for some time.
Movie Review: Another perspective
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie was very entertaining. We are so fascinated by this one MAN Hitler. Everything we ever hear or read is negative. Which is probably correct. All we ever hear is that he was a great speaker. Which seems to let all the listeners off the hook. Hitler had a country behind him. He didnt do this all by himself. I think the premise of him being a successful artist and therefore getting out of politics is pretty interresting. JUST IMAGINE IF GEORGE W. BUSH HAD BEEN A SUCCESSFUL OILMAN WE WOULDNT BE INVADING IRAQ. JUST SOMETING TO THINK ABOUT. POLITICS RUINS CHARACTER! IM not sure GWBUSH ever had any character to corrupt.