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Max Manus - Man of War Reviews

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What would you do if your country was stolen? How far would you go to get your country back? In a time of war, in a country thrown into chaos one man would dare to fight back! An explosive, adrenaline pumping thrill-ride from start to finish, this is the incredible true story of Max Manus leader of the irrepressible Oslo .. Read more

Starring	Aksel Hennie, Nicolai Cleve Broch, Ron Donachie, Christian Rubeck
Director	Espen Sandberg, Joachim Roenning
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama, World Cinema

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- An old-fashioned, full-blooded, non-ironic World War II movie... Despite elements of darkness and depth, it's a stirring, often uplifting story in which you never cease to feel involved... It's easy to see why this has become the most successful Norwegian movie ever
- 53738
- - Daily Mail
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27
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  - 4
  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 ... read more »
  
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  - Piltdown64
  - 7 reviews
  - Surbiton
  - 01 Jul 2009 at 00:07
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- - 0
  - 0
  Average WW2 Resistance Film
  
  There's been a relatively recent batch of WW2 Resisstance films, a sub genre usually about true resistance heroes, we've had french, dutch, and this is ... read more »
  
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- 1116314
- - GaryI
  - 657 reviews
  - March, Cambs
  - 03 May 2012 at 17:15
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  Not the John Wayne film I was expecting
  
  Some of the positive reviews on here kind of undersell 'Max Manus'. This is no simple-hearted war flick. There's real depth of character, and the ... read more »
  
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- 1045634
- - DeathOfNarrativeCinema
  - 154 reviews
  - Wallingford
  - 28 Sep 2011 at 00:56
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  Watch it
  
  An exciting movie which tells the war the way it should be told. From the real man on the grounds view point. Get it up you Hollywood! :p
  
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- - a customer
  - 25 Sep 2011 at 19:22
- - 2
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  max and his heroes
  
  what an excellent film...hurt locker comes no were near.
  
  based on a true story...of men off great courage and determination...with their leader max ... read more »
  
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- 1036486
- - redausti
  - 1 review
  - 03 Sep 2011 at 12:11
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  Max Manus - Get to know him!
  
  A very good film, enjoyed every minute. Good suspense and drama. Handled the mental state of a soldier brutally and yet delicately. I came across this film in ... read more »
  
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- 1008364
- - Telmay
  - 1 review
  - 22 Jun 2011 at 15:46
- - 0
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  An important story - an unsurpassed generation
  
  Very good film, well made and interesting. I had never heard of Manus and I'm pleased that I now have, he clearly deserves to be known outside of his ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 20 Jun 2011 at 00:23
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  max manus
  
  awsome film, well worth a watch just for piece of mind! give u a real insight into what went on during the war, slow in areas but v good alltogether even with ... read more »
  
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- 1003838
- - a customer
  - 12 Jun 2011 at 15:27
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  Very Good Movie
  
  Astonishing movie telling the a part of the Norwegian's story during WW2...It's not just a movie it's a lesson to learn how to be a true Patriot and... read more »
  
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- - Devigno
  - 5 reviews
  - London
  - 04 May 2011 at 22:44
- - 0
  - 6
  Not worth the effort
  
  Very dull and predictable. Swings between bland sentimentality and poorly scripted action sequences in which the main protagonist appear to develop godlike ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 22 Apr 2011 at 20:57
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  Worth watching...
  
  Not the best film you'll ever see but well worth watching just to learn the story of Max Manus.
  
  Refreshing to see a film that is honest and doesn... read more »
  
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  - 16 Apr 2011 at 23:59
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- - 28
  - 4
  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 ... read more »
  
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- 777925
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Piltdown64
  - 7 reviews
  - Surbiton
  - 01 Jul 2009 at 00:07
- - 5
  - 1
  A True War Film
  
  This has to be the best war movie I have ever seen.
  
  This was no Hollywood hype BS but a true factual movie following the events of a Norwegian ... read more »
  
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- - numberguy
  - 1 review
  - UK Northern Ireland
  - 22 Dec 2010 at 13:09
- - 4
  - 1
  Excellent true story
  
  Max Manus is an excellent recounting of the efforts of a small group to hamper the mighty German Army during WWII, in which they were often successful. There ... read more »
  
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- - Whippet9
  - 82 reviews
  - Brighton
  - 18 Dec 2010 at 20:49
- - 3
  - 0
  very good
  
  excellant story about what can happen to countries in a war.
  
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- - docktorp
  - 39 reviews
  - St. Austell
  - 09 Oct 2009 at 12:19
- - 3
  - 0
  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... read more »
  
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- - CONAN77
  - 2 reviews
  - birmingham
  - 20 Oct 2009 at 19:16
- - 2
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- - fyldelass
  - 40 reviews
  - london
  - 23 Jul 2009 at 16:00
- - 2
  - 0
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - Jazzman
  - 35 reviews
  - Ruthin
  - 28 Jul 2009 at 17:59
- - 2
  - 0
  Excellent film - recommended
  
  Max Manus gives a factual account of Norway's part in the War effort. If you enjoy band of brothers etc this is one to watch. The scenes and realisms are ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 20 Feb 2011 at 23:03
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  max and his heroes
  
  what an excellent film...hurt locker comes no were near.
  
  based on a true story...of men off great courage and determination...with their leader max ... read more »
  
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- 1036486
- - redausti
  - 1 review
  - 03 Sep 2011 at 12:11
- - 2
  - 1
  A good example of the war of resistance
  
  Norwegian film with subtitles. An excellent portrayal of the Norwegian resistance in World War 2 who matter of factly had to deal with German occupiers and ... read more »
  
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- - Dungbeetle
  - 503 reviews
  - London
  - 08 May 2010 at 21:50

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Critics' reviews
- An old-fashioned, full-blooded, non-ironic World War II movie... Despite elements of darkness and depth, it's a stirring, often uplifting story in which you never cease to feel involved... It's easy to see why this has become the most successful Norwegian movie ever
- 53738
- - Daily Mail
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27
- The film is a thrilling, old-fashioned tale of derring-do that balances tense action sequences with more personal insights into Manus and the many comrades who fell along the road to victory in Europe
- 53737
- - Daily Express
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27
- An ambitious blend of wartime action blockbuster and character drama... the production values of this Norwegian-made picture are top-notch and the acting is strong
- 53740
- - Sunday Express
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27
- Though not without its moments, this latest tale of wartime derring-do rarely dares to enter uncharted territory in its... read more on Time Out
- 151316
- - David Jenkins
  - Time Out
  - 20 Nov 2010 at 03:37
- A tense drama of the deadly cat-and-mouse between the resistance and the Nazis
- 53741
- - The Independent
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27
- A well-acted, impeccably tasteful study of Norway's greatest war hero
- 53736
- - Channel 4
  - 16 Jun 2009 at 01:27

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  What would you do if your country was stolen? How far would you go to get your country back? In a time of war, in a country thrown into chaos one man would dare to fight back!
  
  An explosive, adrenaline pumping thrill-ride from start to finish, this is the incredible true story of Max ...

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  What would you do if your country was stolen? How far would you go to get your country back? In a time of war, in a country thrown into chaos one man would dare to fight back!
  
  An explosive, adrenaline pumping thrill-ride from start to finish, this is the incredible true story of Max ...