Black Book

Black Book

By Paul Verhoeven

  • Genre: Thriller
  • Release Date: 2007-04-04
  • Advisory Rating: R
  • Runtime: 2h 25min
  • Director: Paul Verhoeven
  • Production Company: Studio Babelsberg
  • Production Country: Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Austria, Hungary
  • iTunes Price: USD 12.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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Description

In the darkest days of World War II, Jewish fugitives attempt to escape occupied Holland ? only to face a Nazi ambush. Rachel Stein (Carice van Houten) alone survives the attack and joins the Dutch Resistance to avenge her family. She soon confronts the ultimate test: she must infiltrate German headquarters by tempting Captain Ludwig Mÿntze (Sebastian Hoch). In the heat of passion, he uncovers her duplicity...but keeps her secret. Then Rachel's espionage reveals that a murderous traitor lurks within Resistance ranks. Unable to fully trust anyone, Rachel navigates a minefield of deception and becomes an enemy to both sides. Epic, passionate, breathtaking, Black Book relates an untold story of World War II where the distinctions between good and evil become blurred by the complexities of human nature.

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  • Like a Sexy Romance Novel

    5
    By Mission Accomplished
    This movie is like a Lifetime TV movie but sexier. A fantasy based around historical events. It does take license and go over the top but, if entertainment is more important than a close regard for history then you might like this.

  • Best movie

    5
    By margaretahmed
    Very well done. Best movie I saw in the years

  • Great Film Does not disappoint

    5
    By Saillar
    Just finished watching and I have to say I haven't seen a movie this good in a long while. I love it when I rent a movie that I never heard of and it exceeds my expectations.

  • Excellent!

    5
    By larpmanx
    I just saw this fine film at a small art house theater. Several times I found myself thinking, "This is really good." The only other Dutch film I remember seeing was Solder of Orange. I found Black Book to be far superior. The production values were high, the cast was excellent and the story had several twists that kept me engaged. Highly recommended.

  • blackbook

    1
    By chest-hare
    i thought the story sounded great, and the trailer looked compelling...... boy was i wrong. Gratuitous nudity and dramatic music does not a classic make!! It seems like a lost opportunity to me. Don't waste 2 1/2 hours. Enough said.

  • Great story, well done, excellent casting

    5
    By El Guapo ✔
    Really loved this movie. It is suspenseful and captivating -- and does NOT disappoint!

  • Black Book is an astonishing film.

    5
    By breederwatch
    Paul Verhoeven does it again. Lead actress Carice Van Houten is outstanding in the role of a Jewish woman pushed to the end of her rope. Twists and turns throughout caused this movie buff to miss guess some of the ending. Still a bit in shock but felt the need to write a review recommending this film highly. A must see. First review I've ever written on Itunes. This film deserved it.

  • Amazing film

    5
    By dukesorg
    This one of the greatest movies I've seen in a very long time. My mother and I were speechless when it ended. This is easily the best plot for a thriller/ mystery I've ever seen.

  • One of my favourite of all times!

    5
    By m97298
    Great movie!!

  • Superb

    5
    By dsa1212
    One of the best movies I have ever seen.

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