This movie traces the intertwined history of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, Sabina Spielrein and Otto Gross. The story begins with the hospitalization of Sabina Spielrein, vividly played by Keira Knightly, who is overcome by a psychotic break and brought back to herself with the assistance of Dr. Carl Jung (Michael Fassbender). Dr. Jung uses methods to treat Sabina taught to him by his mentor Dr. Sigmund Freud (Viggo Mortensen), who is also a trusted colleague and close friend. Dr. Jung is aware of Sabina's desire to go to medical school and encourages her to do so. After continuing to see each other, Dr. Jung and Sabina begin an affair that was strongly encouraged by Otto Gross (Vincent Cassell) who had openly admitted to having numerous relationships with his patients.
Soon, their worlds begin to unravel, Sabina lost in her desire for Dr. Jung, Dr. Jung's desire for Sabina and feeling trapped by his loyalties to his wife and family along with his disagreement with Dr. Freud about the possibility of helping patients to find themselves. Dr. Freud has his own demons surrounding his Jewish heritage and the fact that he believes that Dr. Jung feels that he is superior. Freud also strongly disagrees with the spiritual side of psychoanalysis that becomes apparent that Dr. Jung is beginning to believe in.
The subject matter is extremely interesting and so I was intrigued. Although, all of the key players in this film portray their characters with passion and true believability, the movie itself seemed to drag along and I could not wait for it to end.
I give it a 5 out of 10.
Next up is "Underworld: Awakening."
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