Freedom060286
Although some of the criticisms by those who didn't like the movie are valid, overall it wasn't terrible.By times, it seemed hurried: it could have gone into why Röhm was killed (it was because he was gay, not because he wasn't dedicated to Hitler and the Nazi party). It should have given more details on "The Final Solution" meeting in January 1942 rather than briefly going through it. Some other less meaningful scenes, such as the assassins preparation in Scotland were, in contrast, overly long.Changing the time of the events, starting in 1942, then going back to 1929, and at the very end going from 1942 to the winter of 1938-39 wasn't necessary and didn't make the movie more interesting.That being said, I liked the historical accuracy: the events, locations, costumes, and individuals were very much like what really happened. The acting was very good, especially by Rosamund Pike, Mia Wasikowska and Jason Clarke.
Kirpianuscus
Good intentions. and a reasonable result. admirable job from Rosamunde Pike and Jason Clarke. and something missing. petr-varak review defines the basic problem - HHhH is a movie containing more two films more than two parts. the biography of Heydrich remains a sketch , correct but superficial, reminding a resume. and the second part seems be remind of ~Antropoid~, not a bad fact, useful to remind the events from Prague of 1943. but , having the same pieces and the same story and tools , it is difficult to ignore the similitudes, more inspired presented in the first film. remembering a docu-drama, it has the gift to be good start point for discover the life and the work of Reinhard Heydrich.
adonis98-743-186503
As the German Fascists expand their borders, scorching Europe from end to end, two brave Czechs of the Resistance prepare for a suicide mission to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the hideous mastermind behind the "Final Solution". "The Man with the Iron Heart" benefits from a stellar Cast of great perfomances and talented actors such as Rosamund Pike, Jack O'Connell, Jason Clarke, Mia Wasikowska, Noah Jupe and Jack Reynor. The events of the film i don't know how accurate have been translated but their interesting enough and the 3rd act is really well done. Now as far as flaws? i found it a bit weird that none of the actors speak german, the scenes where the guns block were kinda dumb and the sex scenes weren't needed. Overall an interesting and alright biopic. (6.5/10)
Kris
This film may not be perfect but its a solid effort and certainly of interest to those who have studied this period in history and the major players that shaped events as it were. Reinhard Heydrich was just such an individual and what this film does, where 'ANTHROPOID' among others failed, was to show Heydrich beyond just the heroism of the Czech resistance fighters who plotted to kill him for justifiable reasons. Heydrich was never really a political animal nor did he have any interest in the Nazis until his wife came along and convinced him to join. Had he not been cashiered from the Navy its quite likely history would've been written very differently and this movie shows us how these minor events led to the creation of a monster. My only complaint would be that it didn't tell us much about Heydrich's views towards Jews and his role in crafting the Final Solution, but other films like HBOs 'CONSPIRACY' will go along way towards shedding light on that question for interested viewers. The film's inherent weakness is trying to condense over 20 years of Heydrich's life into two hours while also explaining the plot that led to his assassination. That may have been a tall order for any director but at the same time this isn't a film meant for mass consumption. It's not a date movie nor a family affair but is only of interest to those who enjoy history. If you find the topic boring you'll undoubtedly give the movie a low rating but I think as far as this genre is concerned 'THE MAN WITH THE IRON HEART' is certainly a respectable entry in telling the story of one of history's greatest villains.
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