Varian's War
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Movie Reviews of Varian's War
Movie Review: Pistola Pictures
Summary: 3 Stars
A good "movie of the week" production about Varian Fry ( William Hurt ), an unlikely American hero, who helps a select group of european artists and intellectuals escape Nazi and Vichy facsists during World War II. The film sheds light on the old saying "don't forget the French" in ironic fashion. Vichy complicity with the Nazis during the occupation of France in this film is testament to the mortal danger so many artists, poets, scholars and writers faced while trying to escape. There are strong performances from Lynn Redgrave and William Hurt, so I would recommend it on this merit alone.
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Movie Review: Laughably Bad
Summary: 1 Stars
The subject is serious and historically compelling. That said, this film is a joke. The pace is deadly, the dialogue is flat, and the plot is totally lacking in drama or suspense. William Hurt plays the lead as Varian Fry, and the viewer wonders how a foppish twit like Fry was able to be of help to anyone during the perilous days of Vichy France. Hurt's acting and character are awful in this film. He created neither a believable figure nor one with whom there was any reason to be sympathetic or interested. Despite the importance of the subject-- aid to persecuted Jews during WW II-- don't waste your time watching this film.
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