Review of Fatherland (2011) by Per N — 29 Aug 2009
Based on Robert Harris's novel, Fatherland portrays a Germany that has won World War II, and in the 1960's, is seeking an alliance with the U.S., which decided to concentrate the fighting against the Japanese. SS Major Xavier March and an American journalist stumble upon a secret that has led to certain Nazi officials being killed.
As a history student, virtual history stories also interest me, and this one gives a not bad look at "what would have happened if." Rutger Hauer and Miranda Richardson pull decent performances, but Jean Marsh of Upstairs Downstairs fame gives a chilling performance in revealing the secret.
This review of Fatherland (2011) was written by Per N on 29 Aug 2009.
Fatherland has generally received mixed reviews.
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