The Ogre

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06/04/2018 This tides up some of the ambiguities of the original novel, and broadens out the admittedly bizarrely fascinating Goering character, but does overall a good job of putting the context of Abel's way of living on screen; and John Malkovich, though cast in many ways against type (scrawny, intellectual rather then giant and almost simple), manages to express the confusion of Abel within himself and towards himself and his role in life. But the inherent and very complex contradictions, as well as the philosophical aspects of Tournier's writing were always going top be difficult to get onscreen> For me, thought the book is a wonder, the film is merely a good provocation. That I enjoyed. See more 02/15/2016 I guess Malkovich was too young in his career to be more discriminating. See more 02/15/2016 I guess Malkovich was too young in his career to be more discriminating. See more 06/13/2014 This strange and original work is a French film about Nazi Germany done in English with a fine performance by Malkovich--A brilliant study in disparity!! See more 12/05/2012 Persoanlly expected more from the director of The Tin Drum & Ulzhan, Way more See more 05/13/2012 Haunting as the film is, it never feels quite cohesive. Malkovich delivers, but the movie lacks continuity. See more Read all reviews

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