Compassion is an eternal sin. - Hitler

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2015)

This is undoubtedly a priceless work of art. And a impinging one. The world knows who Hitler was to this day. He is perhaps the most famous man in history. And yet until now, we knew very little about his persona. History is written by the victors, & they may dispatch a figure's name & reputation how they see fit.
This film gives you the privilege you crave to reconcile the hatred & insanity to a mere mortal man to judge for yourself. There are many pivotal scenes that require your full attention not only to detail but to the undercurrents of everyone's emotional loyalties. One scene shows us that Hitler refuses to give any empathy for his people who are by now suffering the worst. In fact, he reassures that they must perish for their lack of loyalty, & where loyalty is concerned, the ultimate sacrifice must be made. None can be spared. And yet he sheds a tear for himself in the very next scene when he hears of betrayal from a recreant.
Hitler was a mad man always on the borderline of insanity, & every time you are convinced he has passed such a threshold, he suddenly opines a statement of great vision & understanding of his predicament. You almost have to admire him for such a key mind at times & yet you know what he is doing is utterly wrong.
His people in the city of Berlin are suffering all around in the midst of prolonged war whilst he scoffs down platefuls of food in comfort. The man disgusts you as he should, yet this thread of respect you bare is a dangerous one. Couple this with the almost certain omitted information as to his more benevolent accruement which arises intermittently & you begin to build a picture of a man. Not a monster.
Adolf was either a weak man for his fear of kindness or he was strong for his partisan devotion towards cruelty. Who is fit to judge? All you can do is observe & let your soul react accordingly. This film is an inspired experience for anyone who has the patience to watch it.