Faust - Vom Himmel durch die Welt zur Hölle

The review by PlanecrazyIkarus hits the nail on the head - a good adaptation that loses effectiveness as it (over)reaches.

Good acting, but a little too over-the-top at times. Faithful to the text, but decidedly modern. Various forms of high-contrast lighting on plain sets (and a few technical gimmicks) provide a stark, stylish vision that holds initial attention but fast becomes tedious.

Sure to inspire good after-screening conversation, worthy of a few bonus points for its weirdness!

Final Grade: 6/10.

Worth a look.