The Reader

One element that is so fascinating about the film is the fact....This is a brilliant film that discusses a period of German history.... ... Full Review

The Reader" is a highly recommended film and it is no surprise Kate Winslet won an Oscar for Best Actress.....The Reader" is a movie with non-stop dramatic action..... ... Full Review

Hannah's scenes in the prison as the middle-aged maritally troubled David suffers outside, are the film's most lucid and graceful episodes.....so close to your heart there's no room for anything but of the beautiful love story at the centre of this film.....Economy of emotional expression in a hugely melodramatic plot is not easy to achieve.....The Reader is filled with gloriously luminous moments.....What follows is a story of forbidden love told with an erotic.... ... Full Review

this actually gained Oscar's notice due to the passing of two of its producers, legendary writer/directors Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack .....But as a narrative it is a slow series of unresolved events that will frustrate the average moviegoer.....Fans of the film will delight in the special features on this disc.....But the performances are incredible, and the material is riveting enough.... ... Full Review

Oddly enough, it´s this kind of controversy that actually makes "The Reader" a very strong film....It´s the outstanding performances in "The Reader....the fact that they strike an uncomfortable chord with the viewer is just the art of good storytelling.....The multi-layered story involves very sensitive subject matter.... ... Full Review

The Reader totally fails to explore these issues.....The Reader is an effective, involving film, however.....Too much "Afterschool Special", not enough real drama, The Reader disappoints.....the movie suffers for it.....Really, once the movie leaves "Young Michael", it falters..... ... Full Review

The Reader" should look better than it does in HD .....The rollercoaster of reaction to Stephen Daldry 's " The Reader " has somewhat diminished the questionable quality of the actual film.....The Blu-Ray for "The Reader" is good but not great for such an acclaimed film.....I wanted a film as passionate as the performances by these two great actors.....The special features for "The Reader" are all interesting.... ... Full Review

The Reader" should look better than it does in HD .....The Blu-Ray for "The Reader" is good but not great for such an acclaimed film.....I wanted a film as passionate as the performances by these two great actors.....The special features for "The Reader" are all interesting....Ultimately, even with so-so special features and video quality, "The Reader" is definitely worth seeing for yourself..... ... Full Review

For an hour, the film compels precisely because of this high-gloss preposterousness.....it numbs the film, stifles whatever wayward life it once had in it..... ... Full Review

I'm not saying that The Reader was the worst film....Kate Winslet is a great talent, and the fact....she won a Best Actress award for this mediocre flick is a classic case of receiving an award for past achievements more than a current one..... ... Full Review