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I was fortunate to win 2 tickets to Max Manus I can honesly say it is the bestmovie I have seenfor a long, long time.My husband agrees with me - thank you for the tickets
I like the acting
Tightly paced, well acted and interesting story. I knew very little about the Norwegian resistance before seeing this movie. Max Manus really was a hero with an exciting story.
Initially, the subtitles bothered me - but I was soon caught up in the movie. It was certainly an entertaining take on the resistance movement during the second world war. Overall, it was a very well made movie!
It was an alright film. Boyfriend enjoyed it. Kinda dragged on towards the end. Didn't realize that it's based on a true story. The actor who played the Gestapo leader is incredibly hot!
Good movie. Great retelling of a little known history of World War II.
i thought the movie was done well .. but some areas i thought could have been better or shorter ...
very good movie
A well written and directed tale.Moving and uplifting!!
Max Manus was the first Norwegian film I have seen and it was well worth seeing. It told the true story of Max Manus, WWII war resister well, with wonderful cinematography and a good supporting cast. That actor who plays Max Manus delivered a wonderful performance with just the right amount of angst and someone fighting inner demons.
An exciting war movie from beginning to end. A touching story of WW II and one of Norway's most decorated war hero, Max Manus. His struggle and victory against the Nazi to free his country was uniquely portrayed.
good movie, showed another side of world war 2, that I was not familiar with
Entertaining film, full of suspense. Great performances and a strong story line. Nice to see a biography come to life.
powerful, moving, entertaining and informative.
I was surprised by the subtitles, but got quickly into it. I enjoyed the movie very much even if I am not a fan of war time stories.
It was a good movie, well worth seeing again and definitely something I'd recommend to friends of mine.
Excellent movie. Highly recommended.
The film is strong because it focuses on character rather than devoting itself to fighting / illustrating the horrors of war - we've viewed enough filmic images of Hitler over the years. The characters draw you into the movie and the suspense and, at times, humour keep you. I especially admired the conculsion of the film (and the beautiful costumes).
Although it breaks no new ground in storytelling, "Max Manus" stands head and shoulders above most World War II pictures. It also illuminates the story of Norway's resistance to Hitler -- something many viewers know nothing about. I was amazed at how brave these fighters were with the technology they had at hand. They actually had to physically place explosives on ships - unlike today when explosions can be detonated by cellphones. The actors are all very good, particularly those playing "Max" and "Tikken." It was so interesting that I came home and looked up all I could on the Norwegian World War II resistance. A big thumbs up to the filmmakers!
A really good story told really well on the big screen.
This was a really good movie - a little violent, so you need to have the stomach for it, but it's a war movie, so you expect bloody carnage.
Good to know about real heros fro wwII
I am glad that the movie used different languages, it helped to keep it authentic and real. It is a good movie, I've recommend it and would see it again.
It wasn't a movie I had planned to see but enjoyed it. It was certainly one I'd refer friends to.
Really enjoyed the movie, the only problem was the subtitles, some of them were hard to read, blended in with the picture. Also, I find you always miss some scenes because you are too busy reading!
good story, good actors
I think this was a great movie and thank you tribute for letting me prescreen it!
Riveting and awesome...dark!
interesting movie!
Yes, I did enjoy the film as I remember WWII. Nice to see a European film that sticks to the facts (must remember to read about it from library books). No one-actor's performance stood out even though they were all substantial. "Blow up" scenes always have that "performed on the back stage" feel and look to them and this film is no different. All in all, I did enjoy it because it was a true story and anyone in espionage deserves a medal. You need nerves of steel. M.A.R.
My husband and I found this movie to be quite interesting. We had no idea what the movie was about when we went to it. We did find that the subtitles were hard to read in a lot of cases.
great movie
I enjoyed this movie because it was not the usual "hollywood" type movie. Good Acting, good storyline but at the sametime stuck to facts. It was sure nice to see something different and entertaining at the same time. Well Done!
Maxmanus is a strong, compelling drama that explores the challenges and conflicts that faced the Jewish resistance in WW2. An excellent thought-provoking drama!
totally worth the time!
One of this years best pictures so far. Definitely a Best Foreign Picture Nominee.
it was nice to see the norway side of the war. very well done
An excellent portrayal of a true story norwegian war hero. Big action scenes don't out weight his personal story.
During World War II, the German juggernaut reached into Norway and the King was forced into exile in England. A small band of underground forces, lead by Max Manus (Askel Hennie), became a consistent and annoying presence. The film extends through the early years of the war to the final liberation when Germany collapsed after Hitler's suicide in 1945. Max Manus was a man who developed a fearless determination to disrupt the Nazi forces while maintaining a fierce loyalty for his men. Much of the story centers on his good friend and fighting partner, Gregers (Nicolai Cleves Broch) which typified the bond these underground fighters created in fighting for their country and each other. Neighbou
Didn't know the movie was subtitled. A few people left the theater after a few minutes. The fighting scene were very realistic and the tension of the sabatoge scenes was intense. Overall, the plot and storyline was very well done. The characters and there development were potrayed very well.
Excellent movie
Very interesting and well-acted. I recommend it!
A truly great story. Well told.
Very interesting story...and true too !
It was a great movie, very moving. I will definitely be watching it again soon.
This film was very well done. I am not usually one for movies to do with war taking place back then, but this one kept me very interested. The acting was very good also.
An amazing and superb foreign film. The acting, direction and production are incredible. The story follows Max Manus and his small but significant resistance group in Oslo Norway during WW2 and his daring operations and back breaking escapes from the Nazi's. If you liked Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds you will love Max Manus. Think Oscar for Best Foreign Film for next year!
This movie was fantastic. I found it gripping, suspenseful and compelling right from the start. Fantastic acting, great story telling, and an amazing job done with making the sets and scenery look authentic to the time. A definite must see for any fans of war movies.
This is a good old fashioned war movie, full of emotion, action and excitement.
This movie was fantastic. I found it gripping, suspenseful and compelling right from the start. Fantastic acting, great story telling, and an amazing job done with making the sets and scenery look authentic to the time. A definite must see for any fans of war movies.