[John Matrix]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

You could say the same about World War II films based on real events, like The Pianist, Ashes and Diamonds or Carve Her Name with Pride.

From Wikipedia:
"Black Book is not a true story, unlike Soldier of Orange, but Verhoeven states that many of the events are true. As in the film, the German headquarters were in the Hague. In 1944 many Jews that tried to cross to liberated parts of the southern Netherlands were entrapped by Dutch policemen. As in the film, crossing attempts took place in the Biesbosch.[5] Events are related to the life of Verhoeven, who was born in 1938 and grew up in the Hague during the Second World War."

I think it's an excellent wartime spy thriller and probably Paul Verhoeven's best film. There is an awful lot going on within the narrative, but I didn't think any of it seemed unbelievable or overly convoluted.

I thought once you get to the last half hour or so it was becoming a bit much. Still really enjoyed it though.