Though such elements might chip away somewhat at Amen's seriousness of intent, they do add fire to the stimulating drama.

Costa-Gavras deserves credit for staying the course; in a time when most European film directors are wringing their hands, he's still pointing fingers.

Tukur's performance is the centerpiece of the movie; it's a wonderful mixture of outrage and swiftly disappearing naivete.

a sputtering, wet firecracker