Russell Crowe shines as the portly and pompous Hermann Göring in "Nuremberg", but his co-star Rami Malek falls flat as the US army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley. The film, which dramatizes the real-life Nazi war-crime trials at Nuremberg that began in November 1945, is a gripping and intense portrayal of one of history's darkest moments.
Malek's performance as Kelley, who was tasked with interviewing Göring, is the biggest misstep in an otherwise strong cast. His character comes across as more caricature than person, with too much emphasis on mannerisms that border on cartoonish. The role calls for a nuanced and complex portrayal of a man who was both a product of his time and a key player in one of history's most infamous trials.
Despite Malek's miscasting, the film is able to draw strong performances from its supporting cast, including Russell Crowe as Göring. Crowe brings a level of depth and nuance to the role that is riveting to watch, making him a standout in an ensemble performance. Michael Shannon shines as US chief prosecutor Robert H Jackson, while Richard E Grant brings a sense of gravitas to his portrayal of British Tory MP David Maxwell-Fyfe.
The film's central plot point - Kelley's interviews with Göring and other Nazi leaders - is skillfully handled, with the actors bringing a level of tension and drama to the proceedings. However, the film's handling of Kelley himself feels like a missed opportunity. Instead of a fully fleshed-out character, we are given a one-dimensional portrayal that feels more like a caricature than a real person.
Ultimately, "Nuremberg" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on a pivotal moment in history. While it is marred by some missteps, including Malek's miscasting as Kelley, the film remains a compelling watch due to its strong performances and gripping storyline.
Malek's performance as Kelley, who was tasked with interviewing Göring, is the biggest misstep in an otherwise strong cast. His character comes across as more caricature than person, with too much emphasis on mannerisms that border on cartoonish. The role calls for a nuanced and complex portrayal of a man who was both a product of his time and a key player in one of history's most infamous trials.
Despite Malek's miscasting, the film is able to draw strong performances from its supporting cast, including Russell Crowe as Göring. Crowe brings a level of depth and nuance to the role that is riveting to watch, making him a standout in an ensemble performance. Michael Shannon shines as US chief prosecutor Robert H Jackson, while Richard E Grant brings a sense of gravitas to his portrayal of British Tory MP David Maxwell-Fyfe.
The film's central plot point - Kelley's interviews with Göring and other Nazi leaders - is skillfully handled, with the actors bringing a level of tension and drama to the proceedings. However, the film's handling of Kelley himself feels like a missed opportunity. Instead of a fully fleshed-out character, we are given a one-dimensional portrayal that feels more like a caricature than a real person.
Ultimately, "Nuremberg" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that sheds light on a pivotal moment in history. While it is marred by some missteps, including Malek's miscasting as Kelley, the film remains a compelling watch due to its strong performances and gripping storyline.
his character feels more like a caricature than a real person. russell crowe is definitely the standout tho 
he brings so much depth to hermann Göring, its like u can see the weight of history bearing down on him. michael shannon as robert h jackson is also fire 
and richard e grant is just so gravitas-y 
. He's one of the most talented actors out there and I was expecting so much more from him in this role. The way they portrayed Kelley as just a caricature of a psychiatrist who's only job is to make Göring talk is so boring 
. What really drew me into the film was Russell Crowe as Göring, he's got such depth and nuance to his performance. And I loved Michael Shannon as Robert H Jackson, he's always great 
. But Kelley's one-dimensional character just feels like an afterthought. Maybe it's just me but I think they should've dug deeper into his backstory or something 
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. The supporting cast is also on point, especially Michael Shannon as the US prosecutor 
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. It feels like he's trying too hard to be intimidating or dramatic and it comes off as forced 
. The film's got a lot of great moments, but I think they could've done more with Malek's character.
. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out, even if it's not perfect 
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. I feel like he was miscast as Dr. Douglas Kelley and it's a shame because the role needed someone who could bring depth and nuance to it. The film is already heavy on drama and intensity, but adding a one-dimensional character like Kelley feels like a missed opportunity. I wish they had taken more time to develop his character and make him more than just a caricature 
Just kidding, sorta! Seriously though, I feel bad for him 'cause he's got some big shoes to fill playing Dr. Kelley. Russell Crowe is on point as Hermann Göring tho! He's like the Nazi version of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson - all pomp and circumstance 
. Michael Shannon and Richard E Grant are like the cool cousins, bringing the gravitas and nuance to their roles. The film itself is a total page-turner, but let's get real, who needs Dr. Kelley when you've got Göring sipping martinis with a straw? 
and I'm so conflicted about Rami Malek's performance 
he's like super talented but in this movie he feels kinda like a caricature lol his character Dr Kelley is supposed to be all complex and nuanced but it comes off as cartoonish idk man 
i mean, who thought rami malek was the right guy for this role? 
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. It's not all bad, though - the rest of the cast shines 
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But Rami Malek's Dr Kelley just didn't feel right to me, I wanted more depth from him 
. 9/10 would totally watch this again! 