The Lives of Others
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Movie Reviews of The Lives of Others
Movie Review: A Rare Piece of Art
Summary: 5 Stars
This marvelous movie is about human emotions and sensibility. Despite the gray reality in which a member of the Stasi - the East German secret police - lives under the comunist regime in the mid eighties, we see how human beings can have their souls touched, even in the least expected moments. Ulrich M?he presents us with an unforgetable performance.Movie Review: Great movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
I really liked this movie, and think that it deserves the Oscar it got more than many successful films of past years. Good plot, good drama, good filming. Movie Review: One of the best movies I ever saw
Summary: 5 Stars
Definitely not a the usual film. Just when you think the movie is over, another wave comes, and then another. Extremely well done.Movie Review: A moving tale of the discovery of Conscience
Summary: 5 Stars
The Lives of Others is a really interesting story of the lives of artists who dared to dream of freedom, love and happiness under the fascism that existed in East Germany during the 80s. The story follows the life of the Stasi's (their Secret Police) best intel guy. He's charged with finding some damning evidence to destroy a writer, who's wife is sought by a party big-wig.
Little does our hero know that during the course of his mission he will find himself identifying with those he is charged to destroy. He reads their books, listens to their music, and follows the love that they share. Throughout it all he gains several opportunities to complete his mission, but he finds himself unable to. He cares about these people, and the climax at the end demonstrates his commitment to his conscience.
Overall its a powerful film, stunningly emotional, and very real. It harkens a dark future for those of us in the United States, as well as Britain - where surveillence of the populace has become the norm. Warrantless Wiretapping, Secret Courts and Concentration camps have become 'necessary' in the 'war on terror'. All these items and countless others - have the classic sign of fascism, and this film may give us an idea what our future holds if we don't Wake Up.
Movie Review: To those who want more state involvement in society (i.e., healthcare), watch this film.
Summary: 5 Stars
The communist system could not sustain itself based upon the people's will. As a result, the Communists had to take efforts needed to subdue the population and stop them from being, well, human. This German film is an excellent illustration of why the state should be involved in few roles in society -- and, for the most part, should stay out of people's lives. This is a timely movie, especially at a time period when American politicians such as Clinton and Obama are talking about involving the state in our healthcare. I encourage their supporters to watch this film and realize what heavy state involvement in the economy ultimately entails.