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Nuremberg Opens in Theaters With Russell Crowe’s Standout Turn as Göring

Critics describe a glossy tone that can blunt the impact, with its questions about justice still landing as urgent.

Overview

  • James Vanderbilt writes and directs the adaptation of Jack El‑Hai’s The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, centering on Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley’s evaluations of Hermann Göring.
  • The film released nationwide on Nov. 7 and is only available in theaters, with no streaming option yet.
  • Reviewers widely single out Crowe’s performance as commanding, while noting tonal unevenness and an awards‑season polish.
  • Rami Malek’s Kelley and Michael Shannon’s Robert H. Jackson anchor parallel threads that shift between psychological study and courtroom drama.
  • A key courtroom sequence uses authentic concentration‑camp footage, a choice some critics say clashes with the film’s refined presentation.