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The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008). American jingoes beware- this film might at first seem rather anti-American. Given that context, this German film wonderfully portrays the Red inspired terrorism of the late 60s and 70s. With hardly a chance to breathe, this flick lands in a sprint that leads us into a 249 minute politically inspired uber-marathon of terrorist action and reaction. The story itself seems a rather accurate portrayal of the leftist movement of the time. Covering a wide span of time, nary a moment is available to elucidate the philosophy that inspired such a movement. Instead, time is well spent chronicling the movement, leaving the viewer to educate himself if he so chooses. The acting was marvelous, somehow capturing the ugly realities and blind passion that encompass being a terrorist. The direction was spot on, and the camera work mused the feelings of our players without shoving their cause into our face. The production values are huge, bait for the average lackey to watch a flick motivated by a cultural movement instead of Bruce Willis.
Genruk