Review of The Lives of Others (2006) by Steve — 16 Feb 2009
Given that I give a 10 once every few years this film must be a stand out and it is perhaps the most human film I have seen. Although harrowing, the setting is secondary but the story universal. The lead character could just as easily be an implement of the Church in Reformation times or a government operative in many a war as it slowly dawns on him that the national values for which he embodys are gone and filled with a perversion.
To fulfil what he views as the true values of the country effectively mean treason but a decent man must make a stand.
This review of The Lives of Others (2006) was written by Steve on 16 Feb 2009.
The Lives of Others has generally received very positive reviews.
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