Max

In 1919 Berlin, a young art dealer named Max Rothman is deeply affected by the horrors of World War I and becomes disillusioned with the art world. He meets a struggling, aspiring artist named Adolf Hitler and, seeing a glimmer of talent and perhaps a way to channel his destructive impulses, offers him patronage. Max encourages Hitler's painting, hoping to steer him away from politics, but finds himself increasingly drawn into the volatile and radicalizing atmosphere of post-war Germany.

Max received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly John Simm and Noah Taylor, and the film's ambitious premise exploring a hypothetical early influence on Adolf Hitler. However, some critics found the narrative somewhat uneven and the exploration of Hitler's character to be a difficult tightrope to walk, leading to debates about the film's effectiveness and its portrayal of such a sensitive historical figure.

• A thought-provoking, albeit unsettling, exploration of a 'what if' scenario involving Adolf Hitler's early years.

• The film benefits from strong performances, particularly from John Simm as the art dealer and Noah Taylor as Hitler.

• Some viewers and critics found the premise challenging and the execution occasionally faltered.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an interesting and provocative concept, with many appreciating the performances. However, some expressed discomfort with the subject matter, while others felt the film didn't fully capitalize on its ambitious premise.

The film's premise, exploring an art dealer influencing a young Adolf Hitler, was based on a fictionalized account and not historical fact, though it does touch on Hitler's known early aspirations as a painter.