The Reader starring Kate Winslet,
Ralph Fiennes, Jeanette Hain, David
Kross, Susanne Lothar
A Realistic View Of The German Dilemma.
Personal Review: The Reader starring Kate Winslet, Ralph
Fiennes, Jeanette Hain, David Kross, Susanne Lothar
This beautifully acted and shot film is laced with complex characterizations
and complex emotional situations, making it a breath of fres h air in today's
increasingly simple cinematic landscape. Thematically, the movie doesn't
necessarily say that people should find a way to forgive or look beyond
horrific acts a friend or loved one may have committed, only to make us
understand why some people might do so. To that end, the movie
demonstrates how one's personal experience with someone will often
trump how we "should" feel about that person, even if it's clear that the
person did some terrible things. The movie also functions as a methaphor
for German society in the post-World War II years, where young Germans
were repelled by what their parents and other respected elders did during
the war, but yet simply couldn't shun and abandon them. "The Reader"
looks spectacular on standard DVD (the image sports a perfect balance
between sharpness and warmth) and there's a generous array of special
features that further illuminate the thoughtful, emotional story. Definitely
for mature audiences, "The Reader" is highly recommended for a night
when you're in the mood for something a cut above mere time-passing
entertainment.
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