Review of The Reader (2008) by Thomass — 26 Apr 2009
The Reader Professional reviewers had a hard time with this one. A majority were favorable, but like the minority, seemed unable to formulate what it was that they liked or disliked. I think this kind of review is a result of taboo on shame in our society.
Like sex in Victorian society, doing it is one thing, but talking about it is another. Perhaps the film is mostly about the power of shame, both for the characters and for the audience. It repeatedly makes the point that the guilty are also innocent, and the innocent arealso guilty, because of shame and guilt.
During the trial, Hanna is so ashamed of being illiterate that she accepts a life sentence.
This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Thomass on 26 Apr 2009.
The Reader has generally received positive reviews.
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