'The Wave' Film Review
Cast
Jürgen Vogel
Christiane Paul
Frederick Lau
Max Riemelt
Jennifer Ulrich
Jacob Matschenz
Cristina Do Rego
Elyas M’Barek
Director
Dennis Gansel
Plot
Based on a book, which in turn is based on a true story, The Wave follows a German high school teacher's unusual experiment to show his students what life is like under a dictatorship. Starting off as a whim, the students’ enthusiasm to the newly introduced discipline and regiment soon takes on a life of its own: within days frenzy overtakes the school, and indeed, the local town, with students becoming increasingly violent and fanatic. The experiment is eventually called off.
Verdict
Despite subtitles, the Wave is an instantly engaging movie, that will appeal to a much larger audience than just art house. Moreover, it's a movie that demands to be seen: its message might not be subtle, but it is incredibly important, with the Wave being a thoughtful reminder of the darkness that lies deep within us all.
'The Wave' opens across the UK on 19 September 2008
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