IMDb plot summary: A documentary on the Austrian-Jewish architectural engineer who became a Nazi hunter after surviving the Holocaust.
Directed by Richard Trank.
This is a very straightforward but touching documentary about a fascinating man. Most of the film was spent on detailing his adventures and the war criminals he pursued, which was more than enough to make it an interesting movie, but when it delved into his personal reasons and his feelings about revenge vs. justice, that added an extra layer of interest. One of the most fascinating people interviewed was Ben Kingsley, who played Wiesenthal in a movie, and hearing an actor's take on this man's actions and how it's reflected in the way he moves and speaks was especially fascinating. Definitely a worthwhile watch. Packed with information and not loaded down with fluff or sentimentality.
3.5 stars.
How it entered my Flickchart:
I Have Never Forgotten You > Good Morning, Vietnam
I Have Never Forgotten You < The Artist
I Have Never Forgotten You > Children of Paradise
I Have Never Forgotten You > Hamlet (2009)
I Have Never Forgotten You > Princess Mononoke
I Have Never Forgotten You < Crimes and Misdemeanors
I Have Never Forgotten You < Forgiving Dr. Mengele
I Have Never Forgotten You < A Goofy Movie
I Have Never Forgotten You > Mary and Max
I Have Never Forgotten You > The Kite Runner
I Have Never Forgotten You > Before Sunset
Final spot: #689 out of 2483.
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