Russell Crowe as Hermann Göring is one of the reasons why “Nuremberg” is a must see movie! Reviewers unanimously emphasize that Crowe exudes menace and authoritarianism as Göring. In his interpretation of this character, he combines the powerful personality of a criminal with the energy of an educated, engaging man, which makes the moments of brutality even more disturbing.
Screen Daily notes that Crowe “gives a compelling yet familiar portrait of moral decay.” The same review reads: “Crowe is endearingly subdued, playing Göring as a man so used to power that his presence itself is terrifying.” In turn, “The Arts Desk” emphasizes that in “Nuremberg” Crowe is “in one of the most charming roles of his career, balancing between smiles and madness.”
“Nuremberg” is based on the book by Jacek El-Hai “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist”, published by Czarne publishing house entitled “Nuremberg. Nazis through the eyes of a psychiatrist.” It is both a legal and moral drama that explores how Göring, despite his crimes, was able to manipulate other people’s psychology. The film reminds us that evil is not always an incomprehensible monster. Sometimes it can be “terribly human”, which makes it all the more dangerous.
The year is 1945. The whole world is alive with the trial of Nazi war criminals starting in Nuremberg, Germany. Prosecutor Robert H. Jackson, who is the chief prosecutor for the United States, is aware of how difficult a task he has undertaken. He knows that the main defendant, Hermann Göring, is not only a ruthless man, but also brilliantly intelligent, so obtaining his incriminating testimony is an extremely difficult task.
Young psychiatrist Douglas Kelley is given a mission to get closer to Göring, establish a relationship with him and obtain information from him that will have a key impact on the outcome of the trial. Kelley does not fully realize how difficult a task he is taking on. His patient is a cynical manipulator, and at the same time a man who is evil to the core and ready for anything to protect his own skin.