Bent (1997)
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Critic Consensus: Bent juggles heavy topics with style, though its heavy-handedness at times feels more like exploitation than exploration.
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as Uncle Freddie
as Max
as Horst
as Rudy
as Greta/George
as Wolf
as Stormtrooper
as Waiter
as Half-Woman, Half-Man
as Gestapo Man
as SS Captain
as SS Guard
as SS Guard
as Muttering Woman
as Fluff in Park
as Guard 1 on Train
as Officer on Train
as Guard 2 on Train
as Girl on Train
as Guard on Road
as Corporal
as Captain
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Dancer
as Flame Throwing Man
as Happy Sad Man
as Leaping Man
as Trapeze Stuntperson
as Rudy's Dresser
as Prostitute
as Prostitute
as Max's Friend
as Max's Friend
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Critic Reviews for Bent
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (6) | DVD (2)
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.
Among notable players, Ian McKellen from the original play 19 years ago and Mick Jagger, who plays Berlin's reigning drag queen.
brave, brilliantly effective movie which has the added bonus of a crinkled Mick Jagger singing in drag while swinging from a ceiling.
Tired of gay rights movies and Holocaust flicks? This is both, but it still enthralls.
Stylized yet substantive drama about the plight of homosexuals in the Holocaust.
Remains more a theatrical work than a cinematic one--but its dramatic story, powerful theme and historical importance are undeniable.
Audience Reviews for Bent
Strange story but powerful none the less. Ian McKellen is perfect for the role. Clive Owen gives a surprisingly strong performance, but I'm not sure he's necessarily who I would have envisioned for the role. Cinamatography is not the strongest.
Super Reviewer
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.
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.
Super Reviewer
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