"De Oost" is a lesson in history. As the Second World War draws to an end, the Netherlands sends more troops to Indonesia, hoping to regain their colony as the Japanese occupation is ending. A quick fact check and you will know that this story is 90% accurate. I only seem to have the impression that the movie tries to twist the story to favour of the Dutch. The acting of Martijn Lakemeier (Johan de Vries), Marwan Kenzari (Raymond "The Turk" Westerling) and Jonas Smulders (Matthias) is worth mentioning. One of the best acting performances I have seen in a Dutch movie. The scenes from Johan his life both during and after the war is the part that downgraded this movie. Johan´s life back in The Netherlands spoiled the twist. Overall an awesome movie with superb acting performances and if you like war movies and/or history movies, this one is for you.
Review of The East
