Look Who's Back
Look Who's Back

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Look Who's Back

2015
Movie
116 min
German

When Adolf Hitler reawakens at the site of his former bunker in present-day Berlin, he is mistaken for a comedian and quickly becomes a media phenomenon.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: David WnendtGenres: Comedy, Satire

Plot Summary

In this satirical comedy, Adolf Hitler inexplicably reappears in modern-day Berlin, alive and well. He finds himself a media sensation, with people mistaking his rants for brilliant satire. As he navigates the 21st century, he uses the internet and television to regain popularity and political influence.

Critical Reception

Look Who's Back was a commercial success in Germany and garnered mixed to positive reviews. Critics praised its audacity and Oliver Masucci's performance, while some expressed concern about its potential to normalize or trivialize Hitler.

What Reviewers Say

  • A daring and provocative satire that uses Hitler's return to comment on contemporary society and media.

  • Oliver Masucci delivers a captivating and unsettling performance as Hitler.

  • Some critics found the film's humor too close to the bone, raising ethical questions about its subject matter.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a thought-provoking and darkly humorous satire, with many commending the performance of the lead actor. However, some viewers expressed discomfort with the premise and its potential for misinterpretation.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Film at the Bavarian Film Awards. Won the Audience Award at the Zurich Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film ingeniously blurs the lines between acting and reality by having the actor playing Hitler interact with unsuspecting members of the public in real-life situations.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
AstroNoud

AstroNoud

Masucci delivers a completely realistic and utterly deranged Hitler, which, combined with the real reactions of people on the street, produces hilarious scenes and good comedy. Er ist wieder da! 9/10

Reno

Reno

> He's obviously the same person, but his intentions are? I enjoyed the director's previous works like 'Combat Girls' and 'Wetlands'. Those were young women oriented subjects, yet filled with sensitive topics. But now he turned his focus...