Review of The Lives of Others (2006) by Alice S — 09 Jan 2011
An andante-paced thriller about sociopolitical headgames encroaching on intellectual property. Ulrich Muhe's stone-face is so quietly complex. I love the scene in the elevator with the little boy. After the boy blithely mentions his father's hatred for the Stasi, Wiesler says, "What's the name of your.
..ball?" subtly marking his moral and ethical turning point from stoic agent of Stasi surveillance - and in a sense, criminal justice - to impassioned man, in love with celebrated stage actress, Christa Sieland - both her person and what she represents: the freedom that comes with embodying someone else.
This review of The Lives of Others (2006) was written by Alice S on 09 Jan 2011.
The Lives of Others has generally received very positive reviews.
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