Man Of War Reviews

[Highly rated reviewer]

Norwegian Blew (things up)

MMMOW kicks off with a battle piece, set in Finland, the photography of which reminded me a little of Saving Private Ryan - it doesn't last 24 minutes though. The film then proceeds to tell the story of Max's somewhat corpse strewn journey from being a rank amateur resistance fighter in Nazi occupied Norway to being a thoroughly professional one.

A good mix of action, dialogue and a small amount of love interest all coupled with decent casting and photography makes for enjoyable viewing.

Even my better half, who normally eschews war movies, wandered in during the latter 3rd of the film and stayed to watch until the end.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Captivating

As usual I browsed through the extras and I recommend that one watches the documentary piece first to understand who the actual people are and how, both, they and certain events are portrayed by the director.

It is the extraordinary story of the Oslo Gang, well known in Norwegian war history, who resisted the Nazi occupation, many of them paying with their lives. Think of them every time the Christmas tree is lit in Trafalgar Square.

An outstanding and gripping movie and a fine tribute to these brave men.

[Highly rated reviewer]

Top Quality War Film

Must be one of the best war films - based on true events - ever made. You even forget the sub-titles soon into the film. No one actor tries to be bigger than the story and the story-telling format will keep you riveted. Makes you think how you would have reacted in similar circumstances! Avoids the macho, simplistic efforts of similar films. Being brave, while afraid, comes at a high personal cost even for those who make it. The film captures this delicate balance - spot on!

[Highly rated reviewer]

man of war

did not think much of the film not my type very slow

[Highly rated reviewer]

very good

excellant story about what can happen to countries in a war.

man of war

A really well made film from Norway, which if you dont mind subtitles is well worth a watch. Well directed,acted and written,full of action but also managing to give you a real feeling of how it must have felt to have lived in an occupied country during the war. Thoroughly enjoyed from start to finish.

very interesting

had read his book before finding out they had made a film, very good true story, documentary on disc excellent

[Highly rated reviewer]

Cold War

A refreshing addition to a genre dominated by films depicting british and american exploits. Max Manus relays the true life story of a legendary norwegian resistance fighter, battling against the german occupation of his homeland. Aswell as dramatising the acts of sabotage, the film successfully portrays the camaraderie that existed in his group - many of whom died in the conflict. Excellent watch.

Need I say more....

It is all in subtitles -

may be I should have know, it looked like a good film but for me I can't watch and read at the same time LOL !