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Jeff S This one starts slowly and for some of us isn't even that enjoyable at the beginning, but the waiting is worth the time. Bette Davis is especially great in this drama about family, greed, loyalty, and the horrors of war. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/09/24 Full Review mark g The acting is dismal. I could not get past how poor the acting was. Ruined movie completely. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review Julia N Although the theme was a worthy one, it did not need to be so nonstop. The violin music throughout was intrusive and annoying, but it accompanied Bette Davis's over-acting as the 'brave wife' perfectly. The saving grace was her mother, who, though she talked too fast, offered the only touch of lightness, but I did not enjoy the scenes with her black servant. The villain was obviously a bully and a coward from the start, so the denouement was expected. Paul Lukas was the best actor in the ensemble. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review william d The story is completely contrived, the dialogue is bereft of any resemblance to normal conversation. The entire project is merely a vehicle for Hellman's virulent anti-fascism. Understandable, given Hellman's politics and the fact it was made during wartime. However, that doesn't make for a very interesting movie. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review david l Watch on the Rhine is this overly talkative, far from cinematic WWII drama that was elevated by solid dialogue and tremendous acting performances from everybody involved. Bette Davis was excellent in an unexpectedly down to earth role for her, Lucile Watson was very amusing in a rather comedic role and Paul Lukas was terrific in a highly moving Oscar-winning performance. But other than the actors and some of the memorable dialogue, the film failed to engage me due to its slow pace and a story that lacked in the suspense department despite its promising espionage premise. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member One of those propaganda movies Hollywood was obligated to churn out. This one's made in '43 but the battlefield is a wealthy household in suburban DC during 1940 or '41, pre-Pearl Harbor. Stilted dialog explains to Americans why Europe's battle is our battle. As a nice period touch, the only blacks in the film are Steppin' Fetchit type servants. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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