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Nuremberg Opens Strong in U.S. Theaters, Reviews Diverge Ahead of U.K. Launch

Reviews highlight Russell Crowe’s turn as Göring alongside debate over archival Holocaust footage.

Overview

  • James Vanderbilt writes and directs the adaptation of Jack El‑Hai’s The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, centering on the Nuremberg Trials through psychiatrist Douglas Kelley’s confrontations with Hermann Göring.
  • Russell Crowe’s performance draws widespread praise, with critics noting his screen command opposite Rami Malek’s Douglas Kelley.
  • Several reviews question the film’s tone and its inclusion of real concentration‑camp footage, with The Times citing ethical concerns about using such material in a glossy drama.
  • U.S. release began Nov. 7 with screenings nationwide, and the film is slated to open in U.K. cinemas on Nov. 14.
  • Audience response in the U.S. is highly positive, with HELLO! reporting a near‑perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes audience score.