Nuremberg (2025) is a strong film based on historical accounts of a psychiatrist dealing with a nazi post-World War II as he attempts to figure out how to never let something like the Shoah/Holocaust happen again. 

Rami Malek as psychiatrist Douglas Kelley is an incredible portrayal that is truly Oscar-worthy as the character’s writing heavily shows the mental toll of trying to get in the mind of a nazi higher-up; in this case being Hermann Göring, played greatly by Russell Crowe. He is a truly well acted sociopath, and I appreciate that while the film let the character feel a range of emotions it never tried to lighten anything about nazis. Finally there is the outstanding side-character with one truly incredible scene that I won’t spoil (when you watch, you’ll know), being Sergeant Howie Triest- Leo Woodall does an incredible job. The same goes to Douglas Kelley, who is just great. I’m glad they cast these actors, because they are at the top of their game in this film.

James Vanderbilt did a great job directing and writing this film. The story is nicely paced without having any scenes that I would consider filler, as it moves along towards the trial as well as its aftermath. Scenes are given to characters, some long some short depending on the story. Cinematography is quite beautifully done as well, with some quite good shots throughout. As per the coloring, that could have been better as it felt generic at some points but once the movie got going past the opening it didn’t feel that noticeable. The dialogue isn’t bad at all as a review seems to claim but I will say one or two references sounded dated such as “platforming.” However, that can be expected in historical films to connect the audience to a time long past. Not even that long past given the amount of anti-Semitism, genocide ignorance, and seemingly nazi revival existing in the world today. They are three things I suspect went into the dna of the film’s script, as to why make this now not already have it exist a few years ago; this is why.

Conclusion

★★★★★

All in all, Nuremberg (2025) is a brilliantly done film with a strong cast of characters in a story that is a quite important one. This film being made helps the world, and I encourage any who get the ability to see this film, to see it.