Stubborn people will love this movie! Kohlhaas is a great reinforcement for the beliefs of stubborn yet principled people. I enjoyed this movie as I enjoy the sublime acting of Mads. I think he should do more historical pieces like this one as he is very comfortable and believable in the roll.
If you enjoy historical movies you will like this one. Even more so if you speak French I'm sure.
I did not, however, feel his "righteous" indignation and could never fully get behind his rebellion. Especially when by his own words it was "Not about the horses, nor his wife's death" either of which would not have justified his bloody rampage anyway.
The movie redeems itself through Kohlhaas himself who is taught and eventually understands the purpose, reason and power of forgiveness. Although too late. His ending is sad and tragic, even pathetic as he is set up to be betrayed so obviously. You can't help but feel that he is one of those doomed souls who, if he had the chance to do it all over again differently, he would.
This movie made me sad and angry. I am like his daughter who wants to get away at the end because it's all just so stupid.
If you enjoy historical movies you will like this one. Even more so if you speak French I'm sure.
I did not, however, feel his "righteous" indignation and could never fully get behind his rebellion. Especially when by his own words it was "Not about the horses, nor his wife's death" either of which would not have justified his bloody rampage anyway.
The movie redeems itself through Kohlhaas himself who is taught and eventually understands the purpose, reason and power of forgiveness. Although too late. His ending is sad and tragic, even pathetic as he is set up to be betrayed so obviously. You can't help but feel that he is one of those doomed souls who, if he had the chance to do it all over again differently, he would.
This movie made me sad and angry. I am like his daughter who wants to get away at the end because it's all just so stupid.