Review of The Aryan Couple

I've seen just about every movie and documentary about the Third Reich but this added a new dimension. The Polish settings were beautiful, the attention to detail in vehicles and costumes remarkable, and the lighting, camera angles and music magnificent. Martin Landau was perfect as the wise old businessman setting up the ingenious plan to guarantee the safety of his family and his new unexpected adopted family. This movie steered clear of the depressing realities of the holocaust, which were more than ably depicted in Schindler's List and Life is Beautiful, and focused on the greed of the Nazis and the ability of some Jews to use this greed to their advantage. If nothing else, the performance of Richard Bremmer in the closing scene is outstanding. Icy cold, gaunt and totally unemotional, a stereotypical Nazi monster, his final actions in the movie are surprising and unforgettable. Kudos to the casting director for this stroke of genius. If you're a Nazi film buff, this movie is unmissable.