Review of Hannah Arendt (2012) by Carlos M — 10 Jul 2015

Good but not great story one of the 20th century's most controversial philosophers.

This review of Hannah Arendt (2012) was written by Carlos M on 10 Jul 2015.

Hannah Arendt has generally received positive reviews.

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By Christine L (194) on 04 Dec 2013

Perfect lecture of logics presented by one of the best wits in philosophical world…

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By Robert Denerstein (1,148) for Movie Habit (892) on 01 Nov 2013

Thinker and writer adds an intellectual footnote to the Holocaust…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 04 Oct 2013

The story's rythm may be tirying for those used to Hollywood movies; however, the attention to deatali is great, the casting is superb and…

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By Nir E (56) on 22 May 2014

Great message about the banality of evil but the banality of the storyline makes for a film that goes on too long without adding much…

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By Leena L (663) on 27 Jan 2016

Banality of Evil. Thinking and especially philosophical thinking is hard. Fascinating, but hard…

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By Sara A (161) on 06 Aug 2014

Ok, I like movies that similar to books. they makes me know new things, search and read. this movie is good from this perspective…

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A dramatically solid, if talky, account of the controversial episode in the post-war world that spawned the phrase the banality of evil, with…

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