Sure, it’s dramatized. Sure, it’s exaggerated. But it’s still great. I’ve loved this film since I saw it in high school and it’s stuck with me ever since. The acting is superb. The story of the growing Nazi movement in Germany at the end of the 1930’s is powerful, poignant, and vital.
Even at this young age, Christian Bale dominates every scene he’s in. The music is contagious and the ending is heart-breaking. If you’ve never seen this film, I highly recommend it.