Quartile rating: 7.5/10 · 1 rating
When Adolf Hitler reawakens at the site of his former bunker in present-day Berlin, he is mistaken for a comedian and quickly becomes a media phenomenon.
Look Who's Back earns strong marks for Novelty by blending fictional narrative with genuine man-on-the-street documentary footage, creating an unsettling and uniquely provocative satire on the normalisation of extremism and media culture. The premise — Hitler awakening in modern Germany and becoming a viral sensation — is executed with genuine wit and dark intelligence that sets it apart. The plot is serviceable and builds well on its satirical conceit, though it loses some momentum in the third act. Acting from Oliver Masucci is committed and convincing, capturing Hitler's rhetorical magnetism without descending into parody. Cinematography is functional and appropriate, with the mockumentary-style real-world segments adding texture. The ending carries a chilling resonance about how fascism can reassert itself through entertainment, though it feels slightly abrupt.