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The Empty Mirror

Play trailer Poster for The Empty Mirror PG-13 Released Jan 29, 1999 1h 57m Fantasy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Trapped in an underground bunker amid the downfall of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler (Norman Rodway) tells the story of his life. At times erupting into fits of deluded nationalism and passionate rage, Hitler recounts his actions and motivations to the nameless young man (Doug McKeon) charged with typing his tale, as well as to numerous historical figures, including Joseph Goebbels (Joel Grey), Sigmund Freud (Peter Michael Goetz) and his troubled lover, Eva Braun (Camilla Søeberg).

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Joe Leydon The Moving Picture Show The Empty Mirror gives us a portrait of Hitler as the ultimate auteur, a demented director who made the world his soundstage while bringing his personal vision to fruition. Rated: 3/4 Jul 18, 2014 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 19, 2005 Full Review Eric Lurio Greenwich Village Gazette Weird movie about Hitler in Hell. Rated: 5/5 Dec 21, 2004 Full Review Rob Blackwelder SPLICEDWire Rated: 1/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review TV Guide Rated: 3/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Ed Kelleher Film Journal International A bold, demanding film that plunges the viewer into a realm of surrealist fantasy, The Empty Mirror isn't for the casual moviegoer, but it challenges the thoughtful viewer. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member For those willing to join in Hershey's intellectual, psychological and historical exercise, there are rewards to be had in mulling over the terrible but fascinating issues the film raises. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member What if Hitler really didn't die in the war, and then was psycho-analyzed by Sigmund Freud? All his favorite peeps are there too: Braun, Goring, and Gobbels among others. Oh, and he is still a monstrous genocidal murderer. Seems off-beat, and it is, but still you see the man and the monster. Well acted, with excellent cinematography by Frederick Elmes. Co-produced by Jay Roach, of Austin Powers and Meet the Parents shame. No, it's absolutely not a comedy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member This is probably one of the odder films I've seen--the way it takes on the persona of Hitler is original, even if it isn't entirely effective. It's kind of early Spielbergian, in a way, but not quite. You never get a feel for it; it always holds you at arm's length. It's interesting, maybe even awe-inspiring, but not exactly great. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A very dark and dingy portrayal of Hitler's last days in his bunker from Hitler's perspective. Not overly well made or completely accurate, but really shows how he lost his mind and how the insanity ran him. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Very very talking, and it gets old fast. Very well made though, good sets, costumes and cinematography. Claustraphobic. I am not that impressed with Norman Rodway's Hitler, he gives it a good effort, but no one can compare to bruno ganz in "Downfall". The best part of the film is the real film clips of Hitler. Stylish, but a little slow moving. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Trapped in an underground bunker amid the downfall of the Third Reich, Adolf Hitler (Norman Rodway) tells the story of his life. At times erupting into fits of deluded nationalism and passionate rage, Hitler recounts his actions and motivations to the nameless young man (Doug McKeon) charged with typing his tale, as well as to numerous historical figures, including Joseph Goebbels (Joel Grey), Sigmund Freud (Peter Michael Goetz) and his troubled lover, Eva Braun (Camilla Søeberg).
Director
Barry J. Hershey
Producer
William Dance, David D Johnson, Jay Roach
Screenwriter
R. Buckingham, Barry J. Hershey
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 29, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.8K
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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