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Plot Summary
Adapted from Heinrich von Kleist's classic novella, Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas is an epic tale of revenge set against a backdrop of declining feudalism in 16th century France. Mads Mikkelsen (A Royal Affair, Valhalla Rising, Hannibal) stars as Michael Kohlhaas, a devout and prosperous horse merchant who resorts to violent extremes to obtain justice after being wronged by a callous baron.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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50%- Reviews Counted: 28
- Fresh: 14
- Rotten: 14
- Average Rating: 5.2/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: The severely beautiful film is painted in a dauntingly austere manner, as if lost in a war against itself, with confrontations underplayed and the rural landscapes making more of an impression than the detoured drama.
Rotten: It's a strong story of lonely, even futile righteousness, which makes the plodding execution by director Arnaud des Pallieres somewhat mystifying.
Fresh: The film is almost monotonously somber, though not in a bad way -- when it erupts into violence or settles briefly into moments of intimacy, the shift in tone can be surprising, even invigorating.
Fresh: It can be quite powerful on the rare occasions when it allows raw emotion to make its way to the surface.
Customer Reviews
Great acting, powerful Story, Mads Did it again
is it slow yes, thats what real story building can do, did it drag a little, yes! But keep in mind that this isn't for the "New" American Audience who need action within the first 30 seconds. The story line is amazing and if you love true art and a great story building movie, this is for you.
This movie isn't for you if:
1) you are unable to wait 3 minutes for popcorn to pop in the microwave pass this one up.
2) if you only read books that have pictures in it, and get bored with books that only have words, this isn't for you
Good but slow
This is a good and compelling story, but man this was slow. The store was slow in every way. Did Kevin Cosner direct this!?
Fantastic & Engrossing
Although by today’s Hollywood standard (which in my opinion, are very low) this film may seem slow, sombre and boring, I found it to be entirely riveting. Resembling the films of Ingmar Bergman, with emphasis on long cinematic shots (the cinematography is breathtakingly beautiful) and minimalist, but evocative and impactful dialogue, this is a film well worth watching. From beginning to end, it’s existential tone and themes on the depravity and nobility of the human spirit are simple, grab you on a visceral level and are thought provoking. No need for quick, jerky shots or an overabundance of gratuitous violence and meaningless dialogue here. It’s plain, simple and direct. If you like “cinema”…you’ll love this...
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