Review of Swing Kids (1993) by Barry K — 29 Mar 2007
This movie is excellent, for anyone who enjoys swing music, and dancing. It contains both, and is pre-war era, 1930, and has a lot to offer,in many areas.
The acting is excellent and the story line fits. I have read many speculations that this movie does not capture what the Holocaust was about and the people who say this must realize something. That is not what this movie is about. The movie takes place in 1939, before the numbers of death rose that high.
Usually when we hear about Nazi Germany, we hear only about how the Nazis hated Jews we don't often hear about the German people. "Swing Kids" shows how some of the young Germans resisted their government through banned American swing music (by Duke Ellington and people like that). Specifically, we see the lives of Hitler Youth members Peter (Robert Sean Leonard), Thomas (Christian Bale) and Arvid (Frank Whaley) - all wearing their hair long - who secretly like to go to the dance halls and get down.
I have rarely said to someone, "you must see this film." I say it for this one. It is a "Must See.".
This review of Swing Kids (1993) was written by Barry K on 29 Mar 2007.
Swing Kids has generally received positive reviews.
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