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2002 Certificate 15
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MAX, directed by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Menno Meyjes, stars John Cusack as the title character, Max Rothman, a German-Jewish man who lost his right arm while fighting for his country during World War One. Although Rothman is no longer able to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, he channels his love of art into a .. Read more

Starring John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski
Director Menno Meyjes
Genres Drama

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MAX, directed by Oscar-nominated screenwriter Menno Meyjes, stars John Cusack as the title character, Max Rothman, a German-Jewish man who lost his right arm while fighting for his country during World War One. Although Rothman is no longer able to pursue his dream of becoming an artist, he channels his love of art into a successful gallery that shows the work of many European modernist painters, including George Grosz (portrayed by Kevin McKidd). At one of his gallery openings, Rothman meets an artist and fellow WWI soldier, an intense young man named Adolf Hitler (Noah Taylor). Largely out of a veteran's bond, Rothman agrees to buy some of Hitler's work and encourages the frustrated painter to channel his emotions onto the canvas. However, angered and disillusioned by Germany's impoverished state, Hitler also begins flirting with politics and public speaking. As Rothman comes closer to selling his work, Hitler's interests take a turn--a turn that will change the course of world history.
Stirring up controversy even before its release, MAX largely avoids the pitfalls often associated with taking on major historical figures. Although the film is about Hitler, as the title implies, it focuses more on the intriguing and complex character of Max Rothman, who is excellently portrayed by Cusack. In spite of his lost arm and his country's decline, Rothman tries to remain optimistic and finds solace in his appreciation of art. Meanwhile, Hitler's artistic output is largely unimaginative, and Taylor's performance as the future dictator and mass murderer is far from flattering or sympathetic. A smart and unusual film that handles its delicate subject matter well, MAX is a engaging look at the lives of two men just before they are irrevocably altered.

Starring John Cusack, Noah Taylor, Molly Parker, Leelee Sobieski
Director Menno Meyjes
Studio PATHE DISTRIBUTION
Run time DVD: 1 hr 41 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Hearing-impaired English
Released Production year: 2002

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    • Munich, 1918: a destitute, bigoted soldier and a wealthy Jewish art dealer strike up an uneasy acquaintance rooted in... read more on Time Out

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      Fascinating drama

      This is a genuinely interesting drama focusing on the fictional but highly plausible relationship between the young Adolf Hitler and Cusack's Jewish art ... read more »

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      Interesting alternative

      This story focuses on the relationship of Art Dealer Max Rothman played brilliantly by John Cusack and a young Adolf Hitler played by Noah Taylor. It's good... read more »

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      Brilliantly acted with an interesting scenario and a thought provoking 'What If' ending

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      Hmmm.....

      Maybe I wasn't in the right frame of mind when I started watching this as I had to switch off after a few minutes despite the lovely John Cusack being in ... read more »

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