The Trotsky (2009)
Fairly captivating
22 August 2011
This film is about a seventeen-year-old high school student who believes himself to be the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky.

"The Trotsky" is a politically oriented film that details the journey of a young man who campaigns for social justice. Though the plot is fairly captivating, I find Leon's appearance incongruent with his character. He looks more like a socially inept nerd.

Another thing that bugs me is his belief that he is the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky. If Leon did not have such a belief, then I would have admired his righteousness and drive for social justice. With that belief, I have constant doubts whether he acted purely for the admirable cause, or for his delusional belief. Believing in himself being the reincarnation of Leon Trotsky is a delusion, and him acting out on his delusion makes him certifiably insane.
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