Review of Lola (1981) by Scott R — 28 May 2016

The realist symbolism and writing impressed.

This review of Lola (1981) was written by Scott R on 28 May 2016.

Lola has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Maria G (157) on 22 Oct 2007

Too bad there is no image available. This is a masterpiece by Fassbinder, a tale of moral decay only a German can tell with such bitterness…

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By Private U (13,627) on 16 Nov 2008

Absolutely brilliant. The lighting is fantastic! It was an inspiration for a film that I did as well…

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 20 Aug 2006

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By Art S (1,002) on 26 Dec 2009

Bathed in candy-colored lights, Armin Mueller-Stahl succumbs to capitalism's temptations, while Barbara Sukowa negotiates her self into the…

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By Marc R (473) on 19 May 2008

Spectacular film from start to finish. This, the third film of the BRD Trilogy (based on Mann's Professor Unrat, a.k.a…

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By Shelby P (154) on 07 Oct 2007

One of the more fascinating cinematography ever, and a fascinating performance by the leading lady…

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By Ld P (148) on 15 Apr 2009

Interesting German movie. Of course I always say that a movie has to be interesting for me even to look at it or have it in my queue…

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By Paula S (93) on 11 Oct 2007

This has to be my favorite of the BRD trilogy. This movie is painful socially…

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Lola transcends broad satire and, as with Fassbinder's best pictures, finds the raw humanity at the heart of the film's heightened reality…

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By Ben W (988) on 02 Oct 2010

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