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Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
"Max Manus" (original title)

Not Rated  |   |  Action, Biography, Drama  |  3 September 2010 (USA)
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The true story about one of the most brilliant saboteurs during World War II and his battle to overcome his inner demons.

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Kolbein Lauring
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Koptein Martin Linge
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Politikaptein Eilertsen
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Oberschirführer Karl Höhler
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The true story about one of the most brilliant saboteurs during World War II and his battle to overcome his inner demons.

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Holds the record for the most seen Norwegian movie in theaters, with 184,288 admissions in its opening week, overtaking previous record holder Kautokeino-opprøret (2008). See more »

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A modern, white van can be seen reflected in a store window. See more »

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Colonel J.S. Wilson: [from trailer] Why do you want to be a saboteur, Max?
Max Manus: [from trailer] My country was stolen from me, Sir... and I want it back.
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A good war film
4 September 2009 | by (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews

I found this war film very enjoyable. The story and acting was good as was the design. It has good moments of suspense and was like an old fashion picture of bravery and winning over the bad guys. The characters are interesting with the central protagonist Max Manus being someone we do care about.

It is good to look at with some very good photography at the outside locations. I particularly enjoyed the night scenes during the sabotage sequences in the harbour.

I would say a good film to watch for teenagers and adults.

It is a foreign language film with subtitles.


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