10-12-2003, 02:37 PM
The miniseries has just aired in the UK. It features British actor Robert Carlyle (of Trainspotting and The Full Monty) in the title role. The miniseries covers the rise of a 20th century tyrant from the first world war through to the death of President Hindenburg.<br>
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Although I have read histories about this period, it is relatively untouched by dramatists. I cannot think of any good ancient parallels to draw against this period; there have been endless tyrants in the past and there are still a few around today. The given theme of "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing" is probably a universal truth.<br>
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Personally, I thought it was really good. Robert Carlyle was at his very best and the production was top-notch all round<br>
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[url=http://www.topstatus.com/dizzybeat/film/view.asp?FilmName=Hitler:%20Rise%20of%20Evil%20(2003)" target="top]Negative review[/url]. <p></p><i></i>
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Although I have read histories about this period, it is relatively untouched by dramatists. I cannot think of any good ancient parallels to draw against this period; there have been endless tyrants in the past and there are still a few around today. The given theme of "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing" is probably a universal truth.<br>
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Personally, I thought it was really good. Robert Carlyle was at his very best and the production was top-notch all round<br>
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[url=http://www.cbs.com/specials/rise_of_evil/about/" target="top]CBS web-site[/url].<br>
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[url=http://entertainment.msn.com/movies/movie.aspx?m=543975" target="top]Positive review[/url].<br>
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[url=http://www.postwritersgroup.com/archives/shal0515.htm" target="top]Positive review[/url].<br>
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[url=http://www.topstatus.com/dizzybeat/film/view.asp?FilmName=Hitler:%20Rise%20of%20Evil%20(2003)" target="top]Negative review[/url]. <p></p><i></i>