Resistance
IFC Films | Release Date (Streaming): March 27, 2020
6.2
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Generally favorable reviews based on 18 Ratings
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RalfbergsNov 12, 2020
I found it interesting and maybe even if it was similar to other stories about World War 2 this one still was based on real story and different than some others. Of course maybe it missed some details but as I dunno the real story this oneI found it interesting and maybe even if it was similar to other stories about World War 2 this one still was based on real story and different than some others. Of course maybe it missed some details but as I dunno the real story this one for me was quite interesting… Expand
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eva3si0nJun 19, 2022
Resistance unfortunately does not live up to hopes literally from the first minutes. This is a film for a very small group of people, the mass audience has nothing to watch here. First Resistance is a very stretched drama, the first 20Resistance unfortunately does not live up to hopes literally from the first minutes. This is a film for a very small group of people, the mass audience has nothing to watch here. First Resistance is a very stretched drama, the first 20 minutes of the film literally nothing happens, and second here they try to talk about serious topics of racial segregation of Jews, but they don't show anything much. How can the viewer empathize after that? The advantages of the film include the acting of Jesse Eisenberg, it can be seen how he tried to completely surrender to the role of Marcel Marceau… Expand
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KenRJun 11, 2021
Resistance – Against Tyranny
This important and vital story gets a mixed but expected treatment for a modern production - telling about the horrors of the WW11 years, and what far too many tragic souls had to endure. I always enjoyed theResistance – Against Tyranny
This important and vital story gets a mixed but expected treatment for a modern production - telling about the horrors of the WW11 years, and what far too many tragic souls had to endure. I always enjoyed the performances of Marcel Marceau but it came as a surprise that he played such an important role in saving orphans’ lives (at great risk to his own) It tells the amazing story of his dangerous involvement within a Jewish arm of the French Resistance (with eternal shame to certain collaborating French bureaucrats and civilians) Some have criticized the lead performance but it is quite nicely nuanced and convincing throughout - I think some folk may be looking through biased eyes or simply had never seen any of this amazing man’s performances. Perhaps others just have little imagination (and most very likely never lived through this shocking era) The beginning and end of this film features his first public performance (he became a liaison officer with the US army and entertained the liberating troops)

Direction is reliable - keeping the suspense rolling. Perhaps the fact the director also produced, wrote, and took a major hand in the editing may have at times, taken a slight toll on certain details within some situations. Stories along these lines (and produced in the PC era) cannot easily avoid a level of familiarity - they tell what they have to tell and in this case, it needs to be told and retold. At least this telling is better by far, than certain trendy filmmakers we have seen, who often sensationalize these themes - turning them into little more than simplistic hate/revenge stories. Resistance is visually strong with an effective score and it’s a pity the Pandemic kept it off many cinema screens, as it certainly deserves to be seen.… Expand
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RJFESQFeb 28, 2021
A terrific rendition of the heroic efforts of Marcel Marceau, his friends, and his family during the Nazi occupation of France. Great performances all around. Well worth watching, especially in today's climate.
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Amirhosein2005May 17, 2021
The play of Clémence Poésy is really great and unique. If she were not in the film, nothing would be left of the film. The storyline is good but a bit slow but tolerable.
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