Review of Son of Saul (2015) by A.o. Scott for The New York Times — 17 Dec 2015
Mr. Nemes orchestrates a tour de force of suspense, a swift symphony of collisions, coincidences and reversals that is almost unbearably exciting. His skill is undeniable, but also troubling. The movie offers less insight than sensation, an emotional experience that sits too comfortably within the norms of entertainment.
This is not entirely the director’s fault. The Holocaust, once forbidden territory, is now safe and familiar ground.
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This review of Son of Saul (2015) was written by A.o. Scott and published by The New York Times on 17 Dec 2015.
Son of Saul has generally received very positive reviews.
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