My Neighbor Adolf
- 2022
- 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
2.2K
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In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.In 1960s South America, a Holocaust survivor suspects his neighbor is Adolf Hitler. Disbelieved, he investigates and reluctantly befriends the man to gather evidence.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total
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The movie "My Neighbor Adolf" is a comedy-drama that follows the story of a Holocaust survivor who believes his neighbor is Hitler and embarks on a mission to collect evidence to support his theory. Despite the heavy subject matter of the Holocaust and World War II, the movie manages to maintain a light tone. However, it falls short in terms of depth, direction, and script. While the plot has some originality, director Leon Prudovsky's inexperience may have contributed to the movie's lack of coherence.
David Hayman as the Polish character Mr. Polsky, and Udo Kier, as the German character Mr. Herzog, deliver very good performances in spite of the film's direction.
David Hayman as the Polish character Mr. Polsky, and Udo Kier, as the German character Mr. Herzog, deliver very good performances in spite of the film's direction.
The movie is both well produced and directed and filled with great acting and a few really interesting spins.
While the subject matter is serious and brings up some mind-boggling aspects of history the overall story is positively inspiring and a tale of kindness and empathy.
If you are looking for a heartwarming comedy about friendship despite the odds, I would highly recommend this film. It is a particularly unique plot that has never been explored before (at least not that I have ever heard of previously). Compared to the same typical plot lines that post-ww2 narratives usually explore, this one is refreshingly original!
While the subject matter is serious and brings up some mind-boggling aspects of history the overall story is positively inspiring and a tale of kindness and empathy.
If you are looking for a heartwarming comedy about friendship despite the odds, I would highly recommend this film. It is a particularly unique plot that has never been explored before (at least not that I have ever heard of previously). Compared to the same typical plot lines that post-ww2 narratives usually explore, this one is refreshingly original!
Light comedy, well paced, cleverly scripted , difficult balance , albeit cleverly written narrative worth every second of an open minded viewers time.
As mentioned by others, ignore the so called professional reviewers , their salaries are controlled by their bosses ,!
Great under stated acting, no real tension, only gentle tense moments and thoughtful characterisations. The ending or finale, is also handled with lots of thoughtfulness and tact. Unique idea, even possible reality , this could have been a true story, albeit not, followed on from the private investigators in the TV documentary .......
As mentioned by others, ignore the so called professional reviewers , their salaries are controlled by their bosses ,!
Great under stated acting, no real tension, only gentle tense moments and thoughtful characterisations. The ending or finale, is also handled with lots of thoughtfulness and tact. Unique idea, even possible reality , this could have been a true story, albeit not, followed on from the private investigators in the TV documentary .......
Stumbling upon the 2022 comedy drama "My Neighbor Adolf" by random chance, I must admit that I immediate wanted to see it. First of all, the title was interesting, and then seeing that movie was starring Udo Kier also helped to add to the interest, and of course the movie's synopsis was just a sure win.
Writers Dmitry Malinsky and Leon Prudovsky put together not only a good script and plot here, but also one that had many layers of various aspects of enjoyment to it. The foundation of the story is one that I had heard before, about Adolf Hitler not actually having died at the end of World War II, but he had moved to South America, so there was a sense of familiarity to the script.
The character gallery in "My Neighbor Adolf" is really great, the writers did amazing jobs at fleshing out the characters, making them believable and adding elements to them that the audience can relate to and associate with. This makes for a very enjoyable viewing, as the characters are so nicely fleshed out and feels like real people. It is a relatively small character gallery, but it works because the characters are so detailed and layered.
"My Neighbor Adolf" has a great cast ensemble, with great performances by the two leading actors David Hayman (playing Mr. Polsky) and Udo Kier (playing Mr. Herzog). These two actors are nicely cast and they bring so much life to their characters that they alone make it well-worth watching the movie.
While "My Neighbor Adolf" is listed as a comedy drama, don't expect to sit down and be laughing until you have tears streaking down your cheeks. Nay, the comedy in "My Neighbor Adolf" is very subtle, but director Leon Prudovsky makes excellent use of these small comedy nuggets, and it works very much in favor of the overall of the movie.
I was more than genuinely entertained by "My Neighbor Adolf", and this is a movie that I can warmly recommend you to sit down and watch, should you have the opportunity to do so. However, it is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.
My rating of "My Neighbor Adolf" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
Writers Dmitry Malinsky and Leon Prudovsky put together not only a good script and plot here, but also one that had many layers of various aspects of enjoyment to it. The foundation of the story is one that I had heard before, about Adolf Hitler not actually having died at the end of World War II, but he had moved to South America, so there was a sense of familiarity to the script.
The character gallery in "My Neighbor Adolf" is really great, the writers did amazing jobs at fleshing out the characters, making them believable and adding elements to them that the audience can relate to and associate with. This makes for a very enjoyable viewing, as the characters are so nicely fleshed out and feels like real people. It is a relatively small character gallery, but it works because the characters are so detailed and layered.
"My Neighbor Adolf" has a great cast ensemble, with great performances by the two leading actors David Hayman (playing Mr. Polsky) and Udo Kier (playing Mr. Herzog). These two actors are nicely cast and they bring so much life to their characters that they alone make it well-worth watching the movie.
While "My Neighbor Adolf" is listed as a comedy drama, don't expect to sit down and be laughing until you have tears streaking down your cheeks. Nay, the comedy in "My Neighbor Adolf" is very subtle, but director Leon Prudovsky makes excellent use of these small comedy nuggets, and it works very much in favor of the overall of the movie.
I was more than genuinely entertained by "My Neighbor Adolf", and this is a movie that I can warmly recommend you to sit down and watch, should you have the opportunity to do so. However, it is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing.
My rating of "My Neighbor Adolf" lands on a seven out of ten stars.
Heartfelt and moving film about two neighbors. One is possibly Adolf Hitler and the other is a Holocaust survivor who is trying to understand his neighbor by spying with expensive photographic equipment and daring break-ins. Excellent acting, directing, overall a very thought-provoking and creative approach to a subject that is sensitive to a large audience. Highly recommended. I especially liked the portrayal of the new suspicious neighbor by veteran actor, Udo Kier, who is a very well-known actor in Europe and in the US for his many films, including Andy Warhol productions ("Flesh for Frankenstein" and "Blood for Dracula"). In his early 20s he was considered the world's most handsome man.
Did you know
- TriviaUdo Kier actually played Adolf Hitler in the tv series Hunters (2020)
- GoofsThough the movie is set in 1960, you can clearly see the book eclipse (Twilight Saga, released in 2007) on the bookshelf.
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- Also known as
- Mi vecino Adolf
- Filming locations
- Medellin, Colombia(location)
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- Gross worldwide
- $34,196
- Runtime
- 1h 36m(96 min)
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