The Wave
2008
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Drama / Thriller
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1h47
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2.5k reviews
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2.8/5
Press4.0/5
Spect.Reviews reveal that 'The Wave' is a compelling psychological thriller that effectively demonstrates the ease with which authoritarianism can take root. Viewers appreciated the intense and thought-provoking portrayal of a classroom experiment gone wrong, highlighting the transformation of students into a dictatorial regime. While the film's concept and the main performance were praised, some felt it lacked depth in character development and the rapid progression towards extremism seemed unrealistic to a few.
👍 Effectively demonstrates the dangers of authoritarianism.
👎 Some character developments may feel rushed.
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Synopsis
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
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549 reviews
Film très fort, on rentre dedans tout de suite, on s’attache aux personnages et on a presque envie de vivre cette histoire avec eux..un peu différent du livre et de la réelle histoire mais fait réfléchir.
6.5
Rated 9/10 by cass
Très bonne adaptation du livre !
Fin un peu abrupte
Noté 8/10 par Thomas Serot
