The Masterpieces
I have a particular tactic when it comes to watching movies. I try to know as little as possible beforehand. I read no reviews, preferably watch no trailers and avoid everything I can to get a predetermined image.
So John Rabe was simply a title of just another film I thought I should see as it was filed partly under “China” and I needed a Chinese film for my final list.
The problem with this film is that I can’t review it. All I felt initially was that this must be pretty good because Ulrik Tukur is starring. Afterwards it felt as if I had somehow lost my breath during the film. The otherwise talkative boyfriend didn’t say anything either so I knew it wasn’t just me.
All I can say is this. Know nothing and see the movie.
The next film is brilliant and Norweigan. Not only is Max Manus a cinematic slap in Swedish film industry’s face (credit to the boyfriend for that phrase) showing that little brother actually can produce films with a budget and do it extremely well .It’s also a piece of war history from an angle seldom told. The right actors, plot and cinematic moves with great photo and high class edge really makes it worth seeing.
Some nice bonuses: If you liked The life of others and/or Inglorious Basterds you’ll see some familiar faces here and there ;)
