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Armie Hammer’s banned thriller made free to watch for 48 hours

Armie Hammer’s banned thriller made free to watch for 48 hours

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter A new film starring Armie Hammer, Citizen Vigilante, has been made available for free viewing on social media platform X for a limited 48-hour window, sparking renewed debate over its controversial content and the actor’s return to the screen. The German-produced action-thriller, directed by Uwe Boll, sees Hammer portray a businessman who transforms into a vigilante, targeting violent criminals, rapists, and corrupt judges. Released earlier this month, the film has drawn significant criticism for its extreme violence and alleged anti-immigration stance. Germany notably refused to grant it a rating, effectively banning its release within the country. The film’s official X account announced its free availability on Thursday, describing it as “the movie Hollywood doesn’t want you to see,” with access concluding at 3pm BST on Saturday, 27 June. Director, writer, and producer Boll explained in a series of posts that the …

Director of Armie Hammer film banned in Germany insists ‘I’m not a Nazi’

Director of Armie Hammer film banned in Germany insists ‘I’m not a Nazi’

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter The director of Armie Hammer’s controversial comeback vehicle Citizen Vigilante has insisted he’s “not a Nazi” after the film was banned in Germany. The Call Me By Your Name actor was being touted as one of Hollywood’s hottest prospects when he was accused of rape, sexual misconduct and cannibalism in 2021. Hammer denied all allegations. As well as proving controversial thanks to its lead star, Citizen Vigilante has faced criticism for its extreme violence and anti-immigrant messaging – with Germany banning the movie. The film sees Hammer play Sanders, a man who takes matters into his own hands after becoming angry at violent crime perpetrated by immigrants. Its director Uwe Boll has now defended the film and himself, insisting in an interview with The Telegraph: “I’m not a Nazi.” The German director has accused his home country of censorship (Getty) He …