Freaks vs the Reich

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Freaks vs the Reich

2023

2h 21m

Mystery & Thriller

Fantasy

War

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Rome, 1943: Matilde, Cencio, Fulvio, and Mario are the main attractions of the "Mezza Piotta Circus" run by Israel. Meanwhile, someone starts looking for the four with a plan that could change the fate of the world.

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

01/15/2024

3/5

Like a Del Toro-esque carnival of the macabre filtered through the greasy lens of a VHS bargain bin exploitation B-movie, it’s so far over the top, it might as well have been filmed from space. A mess, but enjoyable nonetheless.

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

01/08/2024

1/5

This mashup of magical realism, gratuitous violence and sentimentality is an atrocity in filmic form.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

04/28/2023

The more fanciful qualities of Freaks vs. the Reich work fairly well.

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Andre Eames

SciFiNow

03/01/2024

3/5

Though it has its faults, Freaks vs the Reich is a refreshing superhero-style film without the sickly Hollywood saturation.

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Martin Unsworth

Starburst

01/12/2024

4/5

There’s a real emotional heart at the story’s centre, and it’s a twisted, stylish celebration of the underdog.

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Alan Jones

Radio Times

01/12/2024

4/5

Perhaps a tad too long and condemned by some for circling bad taste, this offbeat spectacle nonetheless delivers raw emotion, thrills and shock value in spades.

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Will S

@WillShetterly 05/21/2024

This movie is at least 20 minutes too long and the third act is weak, which is a shame, because there are some fine bits. If you really want to see a Mutants vs Nazis movie, give it a try, but if you want more than that, give it a pass.

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Bill K

@RT18388226 12/13/2023

I found it enjoyable to watch.

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D M

@Tivero 12/11/2023

Wasn't expecting much, but what a fun movie. Has a similar vibe to the DC TV series Doom Patrol. I enjoyed this much more than several of the recent bloated budget Marvel movies. I'd really like to see a sequel to this. lol

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Paul M

@RT62961834 12/08/2023

Refreshing take on the superhero genre... it's like Moulin Rouge and Pans Labyrinth meet The Fantastic 4. Good Pacing, believable and above all else, you can tell the filmmaker actually cared. 8/10

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Seth B

@Bigboy01 11/28/2023

What a fabulous movie! A truly wonderful and fantastic, fantasy style film. It was a beautiful cross between Pan's Labyrinth and X Men. I would highly recommend this amazing film for both its' storyline and great special effects!! The 160 minutes flew by. I give this movie 2 thumbs up!! Bravissimo!

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Jason T

@RT86776192 11/25/2023

Probably the best movie I've seen in the last 10 years. The actors are brilliant. It's visually stunning. Smartly written. The sets and cinematography border on the mystical. Don't pay attention to the mediocre reviews. This movie is magical, and I don't really care for foreign films. Don't miss this gem.

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Rome, 1943: Matilde, Cencio, Fulvio, and Mario are the main attractions of the "Mezza Piotta Circus" run by Israel. Meanwhile, someone starts looking for the four with a plan that could change the fate of the world.

Director: Gabriele Mainetti
Producer: Andrea Occhipinti, Gabriele Mainetti
Screenwriter: Nicola Guaglianone, Gabriele Mainetti
Distributor: VMI Worldwide
Production Co: BE TV, Goon Films, VOO, GapBusters, Calabria Film Commission, Regione Calabria, RAI Cinema, Regione Lazio, Lucky Red, Casa Kafka Pictures Movie Tax Shelter Empowered by Belfius, Gap Finders, European Union, Wallimage
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, War
Original Language: Italian
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 28, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 28, 2023
Runtime: 2h 21m