The Believer details
| Format: | 15 DVD |
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| Starring: | Billy Zane, Theresa Russell, Glenn Fitzgerald, Summer Phoenix, Ryan Gosling |
| Director: | Henry Bean |
| Genre: | Drama - General |
| Studio: | PATHE DISTRIBUTION |
| Name | Discs | |
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The Believer |
15 Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 38 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 03 Jun 2002 |
| Main languages: | English |
| Hearing impaired subtitles: | English |
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Believe...it could happen.
By mrsdiesel from Middlesex , 27 Nov 2003[Highly rated reviewer]
A non-mainstream film that deserves all the credit it is due. Based in part on a true life event, a young man is torn between hiding his Jewish upbringing and belonging to a Nazi-like extremist group. A tough emotional movie that will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you thinking about it for days afterwards. To say more than that will give too much away. The film can speak for itself and speak volumes it does.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(27)one of the best stories ever told
By supafukinsexy (21 reviews) , 30 Nov 2012ryan gosling is one of the best actors out there and this is one of the best films i've ever seen. for people who din't rate it too highly, then you clearly din't understand the message of the film. i found it dark, deep, disturbing and very moving. great film. these sort of 'message telling' stories in films are the best types of films you can get. it takes intelligance to write a story this good.- Was this review helpful to you?
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DO NOT READ THE SYNOPSIS: TELLS YOU THE WHOLE MOVIE! DOH!
By FRENCHIEX (84 reviews) from London , 19 Mar 2012Luckily, didn't know much except it was the first film that made Ryan Gosling the star that he is today. hence on my rent list.
Rightly so! Superb acting, for such a young actor, he equals American History X' NORTON's performance
The story is gripping, intriguing and I can't help feeling that this guy is so confused he just lost the plot. The climax is touching too.
A very challenging and thought provoking piece, some great speeches moments, even if 'too intense' (to say the least) the guy is so articulate and smart, shame he takes everything to such an extreme. He could really go far in today's politics:)- Was this review helpful to you?
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Similar to American History X
By Zal (14 reviews) from London , 06 Sep 2011[Highly rated reviewer]
If you have watched the film American History X then you will love this film.
There are surprises in the film that make you understand exactly how the storyline has built up.- Was this review helpful to you?
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This film was opfal
By a customer from herts , 15 Mar 2011Gosling is too much of a pretty boy for the role he plays. The storyline is very lose and there are many disconnects. As for a young jewish man turning against his own people in such a radical way and talking in such a derisory fashion about the jewish people I found this to be implausible. Interestingly there a number of jewish persons credited behind the scenes and I'm surprised this film ever came to light. As a gentile I'm fascinated with Judaism and the intricacies of both the religion and the way of life of the jewry but found th insidious behaviour of Danny rediculous. Gosling's character was a shvant. I realise this film is loosely based on a jewish member of the KKK back in the 60's or 70's but as a spectacle I found it rather poor in content and delivery.- Was this review helpful to you?
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interesting!
By dwh (51 reviews) from Norwich , 01 Sep 2009I found this an interesting ,cleverly made film, well acted by Ryan Gosling, a confused character in this. A good , thought -provoking storyline. Well worth watching, but not if you are feeling depressed at the time, no cheer here!- Was this review helpful to you?
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