Preview: John Rabe (2010)

Synopsis:

As the Japanese invade China and slaughter it's people, a lone German agrees to protect the Chinese and keep them safe from annihilation.

• Poster: B

Review:

A dual-paned poster isn't the best choice generally, but it works fairly well here because the separation of images is done so visually, not by a disconnect between the images. The colors are vibrant and draw your attention to all the right places.

• Trailer: B-

Review:

It looks like your typical World War II, protect-the-innocents kind of film, a kind of Holocaust-themed picture that doesn't actually take place in Germany, Poland or any sector of Europe.

Oscar Prospects:

Since it isn't a true Holocaust film and the film is releasing fairly early in the year, I very much doubt this will make it very far with the Academy.

Release Date:

• May 21, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (April 25, 2010) Original