Marx is too political. In fact, some would say being political is all he is. To me political philosophy is the lowest form of philosophy. But it is true the Germans are better than anyone at philosophy. But it's German philosophers such as Kant which, in my opinion, have the most gravitas. I can't say I really understand him, although I haven't spent much effort trying to, either. At some point, I became drawn to Kierkegaard, strictly as a hobby, not as something done academically. He was very influenced by Hegel, yet disagreed with him on many things, too. Kierkegaard is much more similar to Schopenhauer than Hegel.
Overall, I'm not exactly sure how Kierkegaard felt toward Germany. If he said anything very specific, I can't remember it. He was, however, critical of how Denmark was forever in Germany's shadow. In his journals, for instance, he once made the remark: "There is nothing the Danes won't do for money; but only after the Germans have done it first."
It's true Gwyneth Paltrow is trying to add credibility to something that otherwise might be considered something private and sensitive. Plus, she is making money at it. I actually liked her acting, though.
