Stein finds the dog, only to learn that it is a young boy who was horribly treated by his parents and forced to live in the basement. Stein is able to communicate with the young boy. Both the characters help each other heal although Stein’s issues are not as obvious. As the audience witnesses Stein’s life play out, it’s quite understandable that he has serious emotional problems, but they manifest themselves so subtly at times, though not always, it’s almost a surprise when they are finally dealt with in the third act. In addition, the ease and quickness with which the conflicts are resolved call into question how serious they were, even though it’s undeniable that they were very serious.
Adam Resurrected shows an interesting perspective of the Holocaust experience by focusing on the aftermath and recovery, which presents a more complete picture of the survivors. Even though, the ending is rather abrupt and causes the film’s intensity to dissipate, Schrader and his team still deliver an intriguing work anchored by Goldblum’s brilliant and captivating performance. The film is not for everyone, but for those who appreciate fine acting, it is well worth seeking out.
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