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2009 Certificate 15 Certificate 15 (TBC)
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John Halder is a 'good' and decent individual. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an .. Read more

Starring Viggo Mortensen, Jason Isaacs, Jodie Whittaker, Mark Strong
Director Vicente Amorim
Genres Drama

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John Halder is a 'good' and decent individual. A German literature professor in the 1930s, Halder explores his personal circumstances in a novel advocating compassionate euthanasia. When the book is unexpectedly enlisted by powerful political figures in support of government propaganda, Halder finds his career rising in an optimistic current of nationalism and prosperity. Yet with Halder's change in fortune, his seemingly inconsequential decisions potentially jeopardize the people in his life with devastating effects.

Starring Viggo Mortensen, Jason Isaacs, Jodie Whittaker, Mark Strong, Gemma Jones, Steven Mackintosh, Rick Warden, Charlie Condou, Ruth Gemmell, Anastasia Hille
Director Vicente Amorim
Studio LIONS GATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 35 mins
Watch now: 1 hr 35 mins
Certificate DVD: Certificate 15, Watch Online: Certificate 15 (TBC)
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Watch Online: English
Released DVD: 31 Aug 2009
Watch now: 07 Nov 2009
Production year: 2009
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    Exploring the grey areas of complicity with the crimes of Nazi Germany is in vogue at the minute: after Valkyrie... read more on Time Out

    • Dave Calhoun, 
    • Time Out
    • Posted 23 Dec 2008

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    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    A very affecting film with a refreshingly complex portrayal of a historical hero.

    A very affecting film, with superb acting and competent direction. It is particularly refreshing to see a historical hero to be portrayed fully, and as a complex individual, including less desireable traits and reluctance to put himself in danger. After all, this was a terrifying time for those who did not agree with the Nazi movement, and no doubt highly confusing. An emotional and recommended film.

      • tunnelweb from Hamilton
      • Posted 11 Aug 2009 10:08

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Average rather than good

    A new take on the horrors of the holocaust. Viggo Mortensen is totally believable as the author who is unwillingly drawn into joining the Nazi party because he wrote a book describing euthanasia. It s a book they can use to support their twisted ideologies. He isn't antisemitic in any way, and has numerous jewish friends, but the spiralling circumstances of the time force him to embrace the party line. It's a compelling story, well acted and photographed but ultimately it just isn't interesting enough. We know exactly what is going to happen from the outset which makes the movie very dreary i.e. there is no hope for John Halder so we basically watch him being personally destroyed by circumstance. Worthy but not entertaining. Average 3 stars.

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      • Whipster from Shropshire
      • Posted 27 Aug 2009 14:35

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    Isaacs suffered 'bleak time' for Good

    • 03 Sep 2009

    Actor Jason Isaacs struggled with his role in Nazi movie Good - because he forced himself to read heartwrenching Holocaust diaries. The Harry Potter star plays the best friend of a man who becomes a Nazi in 1930s Germany - but the emotional intensity of his part affected Isaacs. He tells Total Film magazine, "Making Good was a very bleak time for me because I felt like I had a responsibility to revisit the Holocaust so I read only diaries from the time. "It gave me an insight into the many... Read more

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