‘Citizen Vigilante’ Film Posted on X After Effective Ban in Germany
Newsweek • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer, was effectively blocked from cinemas in Germany due to not receiving a classification from the country's film rating body, preventing public screenings despite not being formally banned.
- Director Uwe Boll criticized the move as political censorship, arguing the film’s message about violence linked to migration conflicts with the current government's views and is constitutionally protected.
- The movie, which depicts a man taking violent vigilante action against migrant criminals, has drawn support from right-wing commentators but faced criticism for promoting anti-immigrant sentiments.
- Citizen Vigilante was temporarily released on the social media platform X, garnering millions of views and a 95% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes despite negative critical reviews.
- The film marks a comeback attempt for Armie Hammer following serious allegations that stalled his career, aligning with a trend of entertainers finding support through conservative media platforms after mainstream backlash.
