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Title: An exceptionally well cast movie
Review: I have read some of the lengthier reviews for Bent, and I see they contain a galaxy of spoilers. I will just say that this English/Japanese production is one of the most powerful films I have seen - the casting is wonderful - Clive Owen is a revelation and Lothaire Bluteau - the French Canadian actor who starred in Jesus of Montreal gives a heart rending performance. As others have noted, the theatrical roots of this story are evident - but this is no bad thing. I think the production is excellent - from the scenes of decadent (pre-) war Berlin, to the atrocities committed on the train to Dachau to the harrowing scenes at the concentration camp itself. This is a film you will want to watch more than once - which is an extraordinary achievement given its confronting nature.
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