Review of Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) by Keenan S — 05 Oct 2013

Judgment At Nuremburg is a riveting and superb courtroom drama. What really makes this film shine is not only the superb performances, but also the phenomenal script that really raises many questions for the viewer to think over.

It's definitely a thinking person's type of film that really makes you examine all the details before coming to a hasty conclusion about the actions of the men on trial. Are they innocent because they were upholding the laws of the administration? Or, are they guilty for upholding those same laws and allowing the war crimes to go on? Though it seems easy from that description, the film really takes the time to show that this case isn't a clear cut case of good or evil, but rather a grey area that raises many questions about what was right or not.

It also raises questions about the guilt of other countries for turning a blind eye to what the Nazis were doing. It's a deep, compelling, and harrowing drama that makes you pay attention to every detail and makes you think about the various issues and questions the script brings up.

It's a film that requires full attention and participation from the viewer to fully process the details. It's also a film that is still very relevant even in this day and age that should be more widely acknowledged and shown.

It's an important film that also happens to be an under-appreciated masterwork. If you love a good drama, this is one that is required viewing, in my opinion.