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8 May 2003 (Netherlands) moreTagline:
Art + Politics = PowerPlot:
A film studying the depiction of a friendship between an art dealer named Rothman and his student, Adolf Hitler. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Jewish Leaders Say Hitler Film Is Good (From WENN. 20 December 2002)
Cusack To Star In Hitler Movie
(From WENN. 21 May 2002)
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Max is a speculative story about Hitler and a Munich art dealer. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Cusack | ... | Max Rothman | |
| Noah Taylor | ... | Adolf Hitler | |
| Leelee Sobieski | ... | Liselore von Peltz | |
| Molly Parker | ... | Nina Rothman | |
| Ulrich Thomsen | ... | Captain Mayr | |
| David Horovitch | ... | Max's Father | |
| Janet Suzman | ... | Max's Mother | |
| András Stohl | ... | NCO | |
| John Grillo | ... | Nina's Father | |
| Anna Nygh | ... | Nina's Mother | |
| Krisztián Kolovratnik | ... | Nina's Brother | |
| Peter Capaldi | ... | David Cohn | |
| Yuliya Vysotskaya | ... | Hildegard | |
| János Kulka | ... | Mr. Epp | |
| Katalin Pálfy | ... | Mrs. Epp |
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Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Singapore:NC-16 (original rating) | Singapore:PG (edited for re-rating) | USA:R | UK:15Fun Stuff
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Writer/director Menno Meyjes reports that before the script was written, 'Steven Spielberg's Amblin company was interested in the project. But Spielberg told Meyjes he couldn't bring himself to help make a movie he thought would dishonor Holocaust survivors. Nevertheless, he considered the script an excellent one and encouraged the director to push for its realization, but without Amblin. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The carpet in Max's house is an IKEA model from 2003. moreFAQ
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Max has good acting, and some interesting ideas. But it is a mediocre film that is full of historical flaws. Namely, in 1918, Hitler was already working for the Abwehr in the role of political agitator, and anti-Marxist. As far as it is known, Hitler never pursued his interest in painting in a practical sense after the first world war, although Hitler always had a verbal opinion on the matter. (This is where I give the film kudos for at least giving us a hint at Hitler's artistic vision.) Another flaw, unless of course it was purposely contrived by the film's director, presents Hitler as a pathetic loner, shouting at disinterested war veterans and German civilians. The opposite is true. Hitler captivated his audiences from the start with his oratory. Also, Hitler was never intimidated by women, in fact women were among the basis of his popularity and entrance into the powerful circles of Munich society. Hitler was a man of willpower, I doubt that a Munich art dealer, or anyone else for that matter, could have successfully dissuaded Hitler from his self-appointed destiny.