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Bent (1997)

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Sean Mathias directed this screen adaptation of Martin Sherman's award-winning play about the persecution of homosexuals by Nazis during World War II. In Germany, the Nazi party's program of genocide against any and all perceived "enemies" is coming into full swing when the party begins a violent purge of homosexuals in its membership. Max (Clive Owen), a bisexual playboy, is attending an orgy thrown by drag queen "Greta" (Mick Jagger) and featuring a number of party members when the festivities

NC-17, 1 hr. 57 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Sean Mathias

Written By: Martin Sherman

In Theaters: Nov 26, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Sep 6, 2010

MGM Pictures

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Critic Reviews for Bent

All Critics (36) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (7) | DVD (3)

The screen version of Sherman's play about homosexuals in Nazi Germany shows that tyro director Mathias doesn't know much about film for his erratic approach and inconsistent style bring out the play's weaknesses, though the acting is good.

April 18, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

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brave, brilliantly effective movie which has the added bonus of a crinkled Mick Jagger singing in drag while swinging from a ceiling.

August 19, 2003 Full Review Source: PopcornQ

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Brandon Judell

PopcornQ

Tired of gay rights movies and Holocaust flicks? This is both, but it still enthralls.

February 3, 2003 Comment (1)

Luke Y. Thompson

New Times

Stylized yet substantive drama about the plight of homosexuals in the Holocaust.

August 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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Certainly well-intentioned, and definitely with some moving moments, but unfortunately this film (based on the stage play) is extremely stagey and rather tedious. Some really great acting, and a decent attempt to show the gays were among those gravely damaged by the Nazis makes it memorable, however.

September 7, 2010

Cynthia S.

Super Reviewer

I am sorry to be so negative about a concentration camp movie featuring gays. I really do not know what could have made the story seem relevant. It seemed to just be a movie that says lets do something about the Holocaust and add gays to it and we are sure to get an Oscar. Just too over done, over acted and overrated.

December 18, 2010