Highly Recommended

Rating: 9/10 (25 April 2015)

A very moving and touching film about stolen art and getting back what rightly belongs to you – even though its been years since the government stole it. This movie refers to the Nazi-Austrian governments' stealing of art treasures from the house of Austrian citizens. In particular it focuses on the stolen portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt which the Austrian government claimed it owned.
Its' a very dynamic and spirited performance by the two principal actors – Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds. The flashbacks to the past also add to this strong and very moving story giving the film substance and essential background. The shifting between North America and Austria, along with the past lives of the characters, added to the strong tension and wholeness of the narrative. This very riveting film kept me highly engaged throughout.