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The Lives of Others
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Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  SuperbPosted: 7/21/2007A review of The Lives of Others by ElVerde55 This movie is for those who want their minds entertained, stretched and challenged. It is a wonderful escape to reality. I've read the other reviews and find it difficult to add to the already thoughtful reviews.
It is original and unique in such a way as to make you wish for more movies of this quality.
Please go see this movie. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Lives of Others a Tense MarvelPosted: 2/8/2007A review of The Lives of Others by Charles1030 The Lives of Others is a miracle of a film that manages to be both subtle and intense at the same time.Whats even more astounding is that this is the feature debut from German writer-director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, who previously had made a few shorts and done some TV work.The international awards and acclaim The Lives of Others has received, along with a well-deserved Oscar nomination in the foreign-language category, should change all that. The movie is a political thriller but also a portrait of unexpected humanity - a marvel of controlled storytelling and mood, with brilliant performances. Then again, Henckel von Donnersmarck gives his actors rich material with which to work. These all feel like real people, flawed people, capable of mistakes and change who can surprise us as well as themselves. The members of the Stasi (the East German secret police) who rule this place - cruelly, arbitrarily, completely - arent caricatures but fully fleshed-out beings who inspire a real feeling of dread. To reveal much more would be a disservice. Well just say there are twists, ones that are both touching and stunning. And afterward they leave you wanting to see more from this filmmaker who clearly has a rare gift. Was this review helpful? Sign In 1-2 of 2 Per Page | ||
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