Judgment At Nuremberg

An interesting, at times riveting drama, one that wisely chose to show a trial of lesser Nazi defendants than any of the big fish--a choice that brings the heart-of-the-matter issues (the responsibilities of society at large vs. the force of so-called leaders) front and center. That choice also injects some uncertainty into a courtroom drama that could otherwise be viewed as a "slam dunk" foregone conclusion. Along with serving as an important historical document, the film also entertains, thanks to excellent performances by a superb cast. Powerful stuff.