A fascinating, historical drama based on the true story of how Israeli agents captured SS Officer Adolf Eichmann, who had escaped to Argentina after World War Two. The film stars Sir Ben Kingsley as Eichmann and Oscar Isaac as Peter Malkin, the agent whose memoir, "Eichmann in my Hands" served as a leading piece of source material.
The film has a few genuine moments of suspense as the plot unfolds and late in the capture, with authorities closing in before the Israelis can get Eichmann out of Argentina. Most of the film centers on the days right after Eichmann is grabbed and brought to a safe house, where his captors must wait longer than expected for their extraction. While not action packed, a psychological game of cat and mouse is played between Eichmann and Malkin and Sir Kingsley and Mr. Isaac are both excellent in their roles.
The film co-stars Lior Raz (of the terrific Netflix show, "Fauda"), Melanie Laurent, Nick Kroll and Joe Alwyn. It's a fine cast in a strong period drama of historical importance. Eichmann eventually did end up in Israel where he stood trial for his war crimes. The film doesn't focus on the trial but rather the capture, however, for those who don't know the history, there is no doubt as to the outcome. Be warned that there is recreated and actual footage of war atrocities throughout the film that many will find hard to watch.
Films like these serve as a reminder to never forget what racism and hatred can lead to and to also remind us that atrocities like the holocaust continue today in countries all over the world.
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