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2009
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 |
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| 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 |
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| Director | Vicente Amorim |
| Studio | LIONS GATE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 35 mins Watch now: 1 hr 35 mins |
| Certificate | DVD: , Watch Online: |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English Watch Online: English |
| Released | DVD: 31 Aug 2009 Watch now: 07 Nov 2009 Production year: 2009 |
| Watch now | £3.49 |
| Format | DVD |
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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
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
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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.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Oh dear!
I'm really sorry but Aragorn just doesn't cut it, does he?? Brilliant in Lord of the rings and Daylight, but, generally speaking, he just doesn't come up to the mark. I think he needs 'historical' drama or fantasy. Not too many good films in these genre come along, and he certainly hasn't picked 'em!
Very slow - we turned it off after about 20 mins. Just tooooooo slow and he just doesn't take you into his world.
Apaloosa - great as a second man! Anyone seen anything else he's been good in? let us know!!! -
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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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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 ... -