GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
Smartorhypo
Highly Overrated But Still Good
Forumrxes
Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.
Red_Identity
I really didn't know what to expect from this. I sought it out before I am a huge fan of Daniel Bruhl and find him endlessly charming and watchable in everything I've seen him in (which started with Rush). He did not disappoint here. It's a quiet, but layered performance. I expected the film to be a comedy but instead it's a very poignant drama, with some humor. Overall, the performances definitely make this gem worth it.
David Min
The film is one of my favourites of all time, and is the best film I've seen that best conveyed why people, despite the repression of USSR and its economic failures, still look back fondly on the Soviet republic and remain committed to the ideals of socialism.The main character, played by Daniel Bruhl, captures quite well the inner struggles of what I would imagine the then GDR citizen. On the one hand, fed up with a system that no longer works and skeptical of the party leadership, and on the other, resiliently holding the hope that the ideals of socialism materialise. Through his journey with his family, I seem to understand how the raft of changes affected the citizens of the GDR. At the end, when that familiar tune takes over, and Arianne show some surprising emotions, it's hard to resist a sense of sorrow that way of life, that system of beliefs, could very much be a relic of history.Overall, a well-executed film worth watching, with characters that you could empathise with.
xphenomx4
The soundtrack written by Yann Tiersen is perfect. The soundtrack is the first thing you notice when you start to watch this film.The film isn't complicated and simple enough, so everyone can understand it, even the dumbest persons. What is the main scene of the film? This is probably when they go at the Datsche, the mother's monologue. (or probably it's when the mother sees Lenin flying bound to a helicopter?)It simply shows the aspects of the life in a socialistic state and the aspects of being an Ossi, the notions of an Ossi. And of course the problems of that time.I wouldn't say it's a comedy, I think it's a tragical movie. It develops the aspect of belief of the Ossis in their state, of the bigotry of the socialistic states, of the belief that their socialistic(communistic) system is superior to capitalistic countries, though it also shows that far not all of the Ossis were really such communistic fanatics and most even didn't care of the crash of their state. There is even a quasi-triumph of the DDR shown in the end.Of all three movies showing the life in the DDR I have watched this one is the best.
Marc Israel
An original creation that places you in the middle of the debate between Communism and Capitalism without rhetorical slant. Daniel Brühl portrays the caring son who believes protecting his mothers' fragile health includes recreating her bedroom as the older East Germany, an island to modern day. His mission is honorable and his insight is charming in a film that cannot be categorized (and isn't that great to be able to say?). The narrative is both comedic and sad and portrayed against history in a neighborhood that can't help but fall prey to the modern world. The deeper story line weaves in and out and that heart of the film is strongly and sweetly felt. This German film is on a par with the French film "Amelie" for its ability to make us friends with a young character from childhood to young adult in a personal crisis and aided by the same songwriter/pianist with the perfect touch. Complicated story should be even more enjoyable with a deserved second viewing.
