Review of Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) by Tim L — 15 Mar 2009
Original and touching film of one boy's attempts to shield his mother from the changes that have happened after she awakes from a coma. This becomes somewhat problematic however, as they live in East Germany at the turn of the 90's, and the changes include the fall of the Berlin Wall, the demise of Communism and a complete overhaul of everything she knows and loves.
What starts as a small lie grows into a fullblown world of the son's creation, as he tries to save his mother from a truth that could send her over the edge. Funny and moving, with some great acting.
This review of Good Bye, Lenin! (2003) was written by Tim L on 15 Mar 2009.
Good Bye, Lenin! has generally received very positive reviews.
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