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The Poet
2007 96 min Canada PG-13 16+
★6.3
Drama, War
Director: Damian Lee
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Description
At the dawn of World War 2, a Rabbi's daughter and a disenchanted German soldier fall in love and are separated by the war. They struggle on a perilous journey to find one another.
Budget:
$11M
Starring
Jonathan Scarfe
Actor
Nina Dobrev
Actor
Zachary Bennett
Actor
Key opinion
The Poet is widely panned for its historical inaccuracy, illogical narrative, and weak character development. While Nina Dobrev's presence provides a slight draw for some viewers, the film suffers from a disjointed plot and a failure to establish believable stakes.
| Screenplay | The film features egregious historical and geographical inaccuracies, including nonsensical border geography and anachronistic political dialogue. | |
| Screenplay | The romantic arc lacks chemistry and narrative depth, frequently criticized as an unrealistic and poorly constructed take on the star-crossed lovers trope. | |
| Acting | Nina Dobrev's performance is cited as the only element keeping the film watchable, contrasting with Jonathan Scarf’s indifferent and implausible portrayal of the lead officer. |