The Believer
Drama • R • 2001 • 1 hr 38 min
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Yet another brilliant Ryan Gosling performance from very early in his career
Loved the ending. Pretty slow throughout, but enjoyed the plot and acting all around.
A really strong and solid drama movie. Great early performance from Ryan Gosling. Not as good as American History X but good on its own.
Gosling is amazingly effective as a Jew turned Nazi. Powerful film.
If you have seen American history x you can’t miss this one!
Low budget, believable story about confused teenager becoming neo-nazi. Good study of how aimless youth gets drawn into radicalism
Refreshing to see a movie daring to explore this issue. It's conclusion is a bit whatever but good movie for sure
Slow burn but a good pay off from a young Gosling.
Solid movie, some good acting and an intriguing story. Not much to say but worth a watch
Gosling is fantastic in this gritty, underrated indie gem
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