The Believer (2001)

The Believer (2001) Movie Reviews
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Cast: Ryan Gosling, Summer Phoenix, Billy Zane, Theresa Russell, Glenn Fitzgerald

Director: Henry Bean

Writer: Henry Bean

Genre: Drama

Rating: R

Running Time: 100 min.

Advisory: for strong violence, language and some sexual content

Synopsis: The story of Danny Balint, who transformed himself from Jewish religious student to a rising star in the Neo-Fascist political movement. In a surprising series of twists and turns, Danny exhibits all the passion of the converted as he browses militia-movement web sites, utters hate-filled but articulate discourses on Judaism and its teachings, and promotes its ultimate destruction. At a neo-fascist organizing meeting at the home of Lina Moebius 22-year-old Danny impresses people with his articulate violence, especially Lina's bright and complicated daughter, Carla, who is more interested in Danny's mind and passion then in her mother's politics. When his own suppressed identity seems likely to be revealed, he flees to an upstate training enclave, further galvanizing his desire to act out the vicious vilification subscribed to by him and his compatriots. But as events ensue and striking contradictions multiply, something in Danny's soul prompts a complex and incredible resolution.

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  • May 31, 2011 05:23 pm

    Amanda said: B

    Ryan Gosling proves once again with a tour de force performance in a very difficult role that he is one of the best actor currently working.

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