Please don't spend money on this.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

No. Seriously? I think I want to have a small vomit in my mouth. This is pathetic. Atrocious script. Terrible acting. Horrid design.Germans with English and American accents?!Just switch it off as soon as you can. I feel like I've been robbed of special times. Like watching my carpet grow. Exactly.It's astounding how it even got made. Perhaps this won't make it past the review board at IMDb.com.There are far too many brilliant and beautifully executed films based on the German persecution of the Jew and unfortunately this one misses the mark completely. The plot could be considered an interesting angle but the unbelievable actions of both parties at such a sensitive and paranoia driven time of WWII Germany and her occupied surrounds, simply turn it in to a farcical watch.My polite advice. Avoid at all costs.

In 1944, in Hungary, the wealthy Jewish industrialist Joseph Krauzenberg (Martin Landau) is forced by the Reichführer Heinrich Himmler (Danny Webb) to deliver his 3,000 employee factory; his palace with his collection of antiques and arts; a large amount in gold; and his house to the Reich. In return, the Nazis would send his big family that is arrested in Gestapo safe and sound to the neutral Switzerland and then to Palestine. Himmler schedules a dinner with Krauzenberg and his wife Rachel Krauzenberg (Judy Parfitt) to sign the contract and orders the butcher Eichmann (Steven Mackintosh) to not do harm to the imprisoned Jews relatives of Krauzenberg. Himmer also send the SS Edelhein (Christopher Fulford) to check the security of the palace and the two German house servants of Krauzenberg, Hans Vassman (Kenny Doughty) and his beautiful pregnant wife Ingrid Vassman (Caroline Carver). Hans and Ingrid are actually the Jews David and Leila Steinberg and members of the resistance. When the Krauzenberg couple concludes the negotiation with Himmler, Ingrid discloses to the couple that Hans and she are Jews. However, the deal is closed and Joseph has no means to include the young servants in his deal. "The Aryan Couple" is an engaging, thrilling and dramatic war super production. The story is suspenseful and uses magnificent locations and cinematography. Martin Landau is fantastic as usual and Ms. Judy Parfitt has the best lines confronting Himmler. Despite the use of English language even for the German soldiers, the performances are excellent. The realistic negotiation of Joseph Krauzenberg with the Germans to save his family and the corruption of Dresler are unusual themes in this type of war movie that is unfortunately underrated in IMDb. My vote is eight.Title (Brazil): "Contrato Arriscado" ("Risky Contract")

This type of film, English actors speaking with Southern English accents dressed up in Nazi uniforms, acting beastly, together with extras who have been told to act glum have been artfully brought together in one film - the director shoots the sequences as if he's following the pages of a cartoon book. I watched some 10-15 minutes of this tripe becoming increasingly irritated and disappointed that I wasted my money and and then by watching the stuff I was wasting my time. A story told by film has to grip and hold my attention for the duration. My attention is diluted by unconvincing dialogue, stylised acting by principals and/or extras and camera angles that suddenly intrude upon the narrative. The true story deserves to be produced on film by people who respect the trauma that real people endured and their heroic efforts to survive those times. There are films that convincingly portray the period, notably the Russian film 'Come and See'the German film 'Europa Europa' the Hungarian film 'Zelary.' Even films in which English displaces the language used in the original story can be credible, because the Director and Actors are talented, for example, 'The Pianist' and 'Schindler's List.'What would be the motives of the people who brought this story to the screen? are two films that told the story

People that have absolutely no idea what a good story, or good acting is, trying to make a movie. That sums up this complete waste of money. I remember Martin Landau as a good actor, but it really goes to show that you are only as good as your director. The only reason why this even gets a 3, is because of the fantastic set pieces, and wonderful authentic WWII vehicles. I see why it opened in 18 theaters and I had never heard of it. It made a paltry 260K WORLDWIDE! It is a real shame when so many people, particularly the director, (who produced the classic Oscar winning "Platoon" among others) think they know how to make a film, but don't bother with a STORY! It is really sad to me when films like this are made. I find it really impressive that so many people can be convinced to make such a terrible film. I know I would be embarrassed to have been any part of this film. I just hope we see Martin Landau in something good again before he's gone.