"Russia 88" Much better than I expected and totally unlike I expected too. Basically I thought this was going to be endless scenes of violence but actually there is very little violence on screen, most of the violence comes in the constant use of racist language which gives "Fight for Your Life" a run for it's money. I've read a fair bit on post WWII Neo Nazis and this gives a much better flavour of the scene than "American History X" or "Romper Stomper" though it lifts scenes and ideas from both films. The main problem I have with these type of films is that either the main character or some one close to them has to die violently at the end. It's as if the directors don't quite trust the viewer to make up their own minds or political views when watching the films which is kind of patronising to my mind. Still, it's a very good film but not as good as "The Believer" my favourite Nazi Bonehead film.
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