Mein bester Feind

Excellent cinematography and rendition of interiors. Was particularly impressed with the sound of doors closing, the same clunky noise of wood doors. Also, the period clothing recreation is excellent. The motor vehicles, train, and airplane transport rendition are excellent. In this regard, the film is definitely worth watching.

But the story, colorful it is, is not believable. It has a nice happy ending, and somewhat predictable, but in reality, such a story would not have happened.

In the theme of impersonation during that period, the film "Europa, Europa" is more believable.

this movie faithfully and loyally portrayed how a rich Jewish family and a great friendship suddenly turned bad after the crazy Hitler came into power. the things that affected me deeply is that when lives hung dangerously unpredictable before and when the big catastrophe happened, rich and poor people still naively hold their earthly properties so dearly and would have tried every way to not let go. they didn't know when the disaster strikes, it's without prejudice and discrimination, nothing would be more important than your life. precious artworks such as great paintings, unless they could buy you a pathway to safety and freedom, they would be nothing but burdens that only blocked your passage to freedom.

i've seen those documentary films about Jewish people rounded up and forced unto the one way death trains to concentration camps, they were still burdened themselves with carry-on luggage, suitcases, handbags....they were still so naively believed that those things could ensure them a more comfortable trip, those stuff could make them feel more confident that they still owned something absolutely necessary in their lives. but they didn't know that their lives were cliffhanging on the upcoming elimination of the gas chambers.

a famous Greek painting was the focus of this dark movie, and i just felt so ridiculous to see how the Nazis tried to get the genuine one back to their hands.

suppose the world your live in suddenly comes to an end, owning a painting or a diamond, or a great mansion, or a huge saving and checking account and so on, would be totally meaningless. when world ends, only one big NADA would exist, nothing else.

and this movie could teach you a lot about the real value of property ownership.

This played at the Berlin International Film Festival. While the acting is good and the story checks every major plot point it should, it feels a bit constructed. It is very predictable, but still glamorous in a way. While it is entertaining enough to keep you in your seat and interested enough, you might not feel completely satisfied after all (especially if you see the end coming).

You might also think that the theme of the second world war has been done enough already. But that shouldn't be the main focus of your attention. Again, it is entertaining and fun enough, but it is also very flawed. If you don't mind those flaws, you will like the movie.

This is a movie playing in the second World War, but it is not about the second World War. If you really want to watch a(nother) movie about how evil Nazis have been there a really good ones, but this one will possibly disappoint you.

However this movie is great anyways. It is a drama that isn't as depressing as many others out there, but still manages to not travesty the whole thing. It's a bit hard to describe the movies, because with every genre describing it would sound like a stereotype. They may describe what you'll see if you watch this movie, but be assured it is most likely lighter and more enjoyable than you might think.

One should watch this movie for enjoyment, but please don't expect a long lasting mood coming from this one. Still I recommend it.

Excellent film, love the twists and turns of the plot. While I did laugh at certain points, wouldn't call this a 'dark comedy' - life as you live it is a comedy. But take the time, read the captions, and lose yourself in an excellent victory over darkness. And the final scene - fantastic! Spot on and excellent, my friends!