Movie Review "Woman in Gold"

This movie fairly accurately recounts the real life story of Maria Altman, a WWII Austrian Jewish refugee’s quest to restore a portrait of her Aunt that was confiscated by the Nazi’s before the war. The almost priceless portrait- along with other family owned works of art by the same painter, reside in a national Austrian art museum. The story follows Maria Altman, and her inexperienced nephew’s, quest to return the “Woman in Gold” to its rightful owner. The quest for justice and the evolving relationship between Maria and her nephew are the central part of the plot. The Holocaust and war serve only as a backdrop. Both Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynold’s portrayal as Maria and her nephew are superb. In the midst of drama there are also moments of humor and self discovery. There is only a single profanity in the entire movie. The Plot is well developed. The cinematography above average. Movie length is appropriate for the subject.