Cinema Society

MAX MANUS

Average
Rating

4.7

Tuesday, April 26, 2011, Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Theatre

TUESDAY, APRIL 26

4:30pm or 7:30pm (You Pick!) Auditoriums 7, 8 and 9

Discussion will follow screening in Auditorium 7

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Theatre

2010 Oscar Submission, Norway

MAX MANUS

This rousing widescreen historical epic celebrates the deeds of one of Norway's most daring WWII-era resistance fighters: Max Manus (1914-96), a man with no formal education, who became the leader of the irrepressible ‘Oslo Gang’, whose urban guerrilla war against occupying Nazi Germany helped free their country and establish Max as a living legend.

An explosive, adrenaline pumping thrill-ride from start to finish, MAX MANUS is the winner of seven Norwegian Amanda Awards, including Best Picture.

Running Time: 118 Minutes/ Not Rated.

PLEASE NOTE: MAX MANUS is in Norwegian with English Subtitles

ALSO PLEASE NOTE: We will be “interlocking” three auditoriums this evening at the Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Theatre.

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3-May-11: Jim - Rating: 5

For a number of reasons, one of which is my interest in World War II history, this was so far my best film of the season. The characters seemed so real and reinforced when you see the extent to which they selected look alike actors to the real characters. This was more than a wonderful tribute to Max Manus, his friends, and his fellow combatants. The recreation of the events, the cinematography, the sound and music make this a film that would stand up against the best of stories about people in World War II. It created not only the immediate enjoyment of film but an interest in learning more. With a noted historian speaking at the end, it was a totally rewarding experience to see this fim.

28-Apr-11: JeriF - Rating: 5

Max manus offered really terrific movie making and acting. The fact that it is based on a true story, one that we weren't aware of and was SO fascinating, was a bonus!

28-Apr-11: AF - Rating: 5

Andy, this was a winner! Thanks for bringing it to us. One of the best we've seen this year.

27-Apr-11: jh - Rating: 4

Lots to like in MAX MANUS. Superficially, MAX was a fast-paced action film about the good guys beating up on the bad guys. But MAX offered so much more: good acting for an action film, wonderful cinematography (I especially liked the blue-tinged cold scenes), sound that added so much detail to the saboteurs’ operations, and music that heightened the tension and set the mood (as in Billie Holiday’s “In My Solitude”).