Review of The Survivor (2022) by Bertobellamy — 23 Aug 2022
Ben Foster goes through a full transformation — with the odd make-up, of course — to play Harry Haft, a Holocaust survivor that becomes a boxer in the U.S., trying to find the love of his life.
Sure Foster leaves an impression as the tormented survivor, but everything else in this film is forgettable. Legendary director Barry Levinson delivers a by-the-numbers biopic that overstays its welcome very soon. Although there's an intent to show the guilt and the shame of someone that sees himself as some kind of a traitor, 'The Survivor' waits almost an hour to begin that exploration; the first part is a boxing film that goes nowhere — with some cool shots in there, though —.
If this wasn't made by HBO, then it would've been your regular Oscar-bait film of the season. Also, Vicky Krips needs to find a lead role ASAP.
This review of The Survivor (2022) was written by Bertobellamy on 23 Aug 2022.
The Survivor has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
