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DecentReleased Oct 1, 2014 · Analysis updated Oct 26, 2026
This documentary offers a compelling psychological portrait of Himmler through intimate letters and diaries, weaving a strong narrative with effective use of silence. The Decent One scores 68/100 based on 7 expert reviews in the electric scooters category. Coverage includes reviews from The Guardian, Empireonline, Variety, and Rottentomatoes.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 7 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 42 (Ruthlessculture) to 82 (The Guardian) — a 40-point spread. Ruthlessculture tends to score critically across our dataset.
Average of 7 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Uses archive footage(6)
- Psychological portrait of Himmler(3)
- Uses letters and diaries(2)
Cons
- Irritating sound effects(5)
- Manipulative editing(2)
- Lacks new insights(2)
7 Publication Reviews
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This documentary provides a chilling and thorough examination of Heinrich Himmler's life and ideology through archival materials and voiceovers.
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The documentary provides a chilling and profound look at Heinrich Himmler by contrasting his intimate personal letters with the scale of his crimes.
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The Decent One is a compelling documentary that uses archival documents to create an intimate and chilling portrait of Heinrich Himmler's psychological compartmentalization.
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The Decent One is a documentary that uses archival materials to analyze the banal yet horrific mindset of Nazi leader Heinrich Himmler, receiving generally positive but mixed reviews regarding its cin...
Publisher score: 70%
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The documentary provides a compelling psychological study of Heinrich Himmler through personal correspondence, though it is hindered by repetitive visuals and distracting sound design.
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The Decent One is a documentary that explores the disturbing contrast between Heinrich Himmler's role as a devoted family man and his leadership in the Nazi regime, though it is criticized for its aes...
Publisher score: 55
