Dec 16 2008
House of Saddam
I recently watched House of Saddam, a BBC four part series film on Saddam Hussein’s reign in Iraq. For those who are looking for a precise historical and political account of Iraq during Saddam’s rule, i wouldn’t necessarily recommend this film to them. Instead, the film is more predicated on Saddam’s personality and his interaction with his inner circle. In fact, I might recommend this film to those who know little of Iraq’s history, making the plot a little less predictable, while maintaining a fair level of suspense.
At times, you can’t help but be attached to the characters, even feeling a sense of remorse towards those who committed despicable atrocities. Saddam Hussein had a Michael Corleone quality to him, while Uday’s persona resembled that of Tony Montana. However, in each case the realism and validity of the former gives the audience more to think about. Let’s hope Hollywood’s version doesn’t spoil the story.
