Mephisto

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Dani G May 3 Ok, I get it, it's a film with value, but it couldn't get my appreciation. See more 04/02/2022 What's most interesting here is that the central character isn't really a fascist. He's an opportunistic conformist who embraces whatever the ruling ideology is so he can be at the very center of everything (hence why he's kind of a vague leftist before the Nazis come to power). It is all ultimately a performance which is why he collaborates so easily. Anyone who has ever been around actors knows that there is always a few who would easily embrace the most vile ideologies if it meant fame and fortune. See more william d @acsdoug 10/03/2020 Overlong and overacted by Brandauer, the film is nonetheless worth watching for its exploration on how small compromises can lead to the ultimate acceptance of evil. See more 09/16/2018 A talented, and previously apolitical, actor agrees to do propaganda work for the newly in-power Nazi party, as it carries both financial and social rewards. He comes to learn that, however, that not unlike his signature role, Mephistopheles, it may come at the cost of his soul. See more 05/14/2016 I don't get it or understand its appeal. Set in a time and world I just can't relate to See more 09/11/2015 This movie packs a powerful punch. It covers a heavy topic and the dialogue is thick with ideas. Brandauer's performance as the torn Hoefgen is magical. What a wonderfully layered performance! It's a very thoughtful movie - sometimes the speed at which the ideas come at you is head spinning and this manic energy can be exhausting at times. It is though an incredibly engaging movie and worth watching more than once. See more Read all reviews

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