The Reader Reviews

Kate Winslet gives the performance of her career in "The Reader". Ralph Fiennes performance is equally well. I believe Ms. Winslet will win the Academy Award for Best Actress. Mr. Fiennes should have been nominated for an Oscar in a supporting... Read more

When the movie ended the entire theater remained in their seats unable to move. The move was fantastic in many ways. The acting was amazing. I really hope Kate Winslet get the academy award. David Kross, the young actor in the... Read more

What a dilemma we, the audience are faced with. To actually feel sympathy for a pedophile / Nazi SS officer who murdered at least 300 Jews. Yet, somehow, in this excellently acted, directed, written film, one leaves the theater feeling just... Read more

Oscar? No. Kate Winslet is pretty good, the movies is interesting, but her personality is almost non-existent in this. Is that deliberate? Maybe. Some thoughtful moments, but mostly just sex.... Read more

Kate Winslet was phenomenal. We made the decision to see this movie at the last minute and were very glad we did. Winslet acted beautifully and the story line was, although predictable, riveting. A very mature subject for a mature audience... Read more

I have to admit that the only reason I saw this film was because it was nominated for best picture. I was bored with the storyline and even worst, was yawning as I watched Kate Winslet naked over and over. To... Read more

This amazing story will stay with you long after the credits have passed in front of your teary eyes. Different people will feel differently about what happens to the main characters. You will have to decide for yourself how you feel... Read more

I am personally drawn to movies about moral dilemmas so this may be why I enjoyed the movie so much. This movie forces us, the audience, to reflect upon how complex each of us are no matter what is going on... Read more

I saw this today. Kate Winslet is the best actress of her generation and she totally shows why in this film that should earn her an Oscar. I found myself crying and hadn't realized it. The tragedy of it all just... Read more

Having seen all the press and accolades that Kate Winslet has received for her performance in this movie I felt compelled to see it; I am so glad I did. This movie with its brilliantly adapted screenplay has managed to touch... Read more