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(2008)
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Academy Award® winner Kate Winslet delivers a dynamic performance in this tale of eroticism, secrecy and guilt set in turbulent post-Nazi Germany. Bringing to life the celebrated international novel, Winslet is riveting as Hannah Schmitz; a lonely, working-class woman who experiences a brief but intense affair with a teenage boy. Years later they meet again; Hannah now a defendant in a notorious case and her ex-lover, now a law student, holding the secret to her salvation.
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The Reader review by PT
A first class cinematic experience
(3) of (4) members found this review helpful.
This film will linger in your mind long after you have seen it. It is haunting and superbly acted by all the main stars. Irrespective of Hannah's (Winslet) past, I defy anyone not to feel sympathy for her. The scene when she and Fiennes meet after 20 odd years is so moving, watch the hands. Miss Winslet gives the performance of a lifetime, hugely worthy of her oscar for the role. A film I feel will be mentioned in the next publication of classic film books, like films you must see before you die etc.
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The Reader review by BL
I was only following orders
(2) of (2) members found this review helpful.
A magnificent movie with a superb performance from kate winslet. Two very powerful feelings are very much to the fore - GUILT and LOVE. I found the film very moving and whilst there was a background of genocide I did feel a sense of sorrow in the end. A MUST WATCH.
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The Reader review by LM
The Reader
(1) of (4) members found this review helpful.
We didn't really get this one so watched it half way through and sent it back, but am sure lots of other people enjoyed it
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Recent Reviews of The Reader by our members
The Reader review by SP
Wrong cast
(0) of (2) members found this review helpful.
Impossible to believe in the character of Kate Winslet. The camera can't decide to show her beautiful or ugly, soft or dry, victim or torturer. Kate is lost and the viewer feels like on a drunken boat. Another cast would have given a totally different film. Better read the book.
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The Reader review by TT
Food for thought
(0) of (0) members found this review helpful.
From the beginning there is a urgency to this film that does not allow a minute for relaxation or reflection. The story progresses but not in an expected way and at times I found it very moving particularly as the young man approaches maturity.
This will keep you thinking for days,weeks or maybe even longer.
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The Reader review by SC
Good
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Very good, unusual and clever plot that worked on all levels yet was seemingly simple. I wondered why no one had done it before but they haven't as far as I'm aware.
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The Reader review by Jawbreaker
Pulp Fiction
(1) of (6) members found this review helpful.
With all the tremendous German films of late, it’s surprising that The Reader is predominately a British production, although Bruno Ganz features. The book upon which its based has been out since the mid-90’s and Hollywood’s fascination with the Nazi era as a library of source material continues. Kate Winslet goes through a wide range of emotions, ages and costumes, as she plays Hanna Schmitz, including a sizeable dose of bedroom action. I found it a similar epic role to that of Revolutionary Road. The main issue with The Reader is that it is far too safe, glossing over many issues (in spite of its long running time) and failing to land a knockout impact. In the hands of a more challenging director this would have been a more emotional and thought provoking film.
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The Reader review by JD
Outstanding
(0) of (1) members found this review helpful.
An awesome performance by Kate Winslet and Bruno Ganz. The characters are not immediately likeable nor indeed obviously realistic. This unusual relationship is gripping as it develops and a powerful plot unfolds.
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Rated: 3.7 stars out of 5 from 637 ratings
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Suitable only for persons of 15 years and over
| Release Date: | 02/11/2009 |
| Production Year: | 2008 |
| Run Time: | 118 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
Special Features:
- Deleted Scenes
- Adapting A Timeless Masterpiece: Making The Reader
- A Conversation with David Kross and Stephen Daldry
- Music from The Reader
- Production Design
- Theatrical Trailer
