Review of The Reader (2008) by Dominic S — 04 Mar 2012
What a masterpiece Kate Winslet has become a part of. Kate is a fantastic and dedicated actress with pure talent. The way she sets herself into her character is evidence by her Academy Award for her role in The Reader.
This film can be closely compared to Sophie's Choice. Both films are sentimentality dramatic set in post World War II time with its effects and reminiscent negative memories. Also, both actresses had won an Academy Award for their roles: Kate Winslet and Meryl Streep. This show us that you can never go wrong with a dramatic film set in a current or post World War II setting.
The way that Hanna's life had effected Michael's own like really spoke to me. Michael would always read to her and she would be completely fascinated by it. She even wanted to start by being read to and then make love whenever the two lovers would meet. She could not read herself so she would always be read to.
I was touched when Hanna opened up the mailed box to find tapes which had Michael's voice reading The Odyssey recorded on them for Hanna to listen to. I was especially proud when Hanna took the initiative to borrow books from the prison library to read along to so she could learn to read and write.
This film is inspiring and I am glad that Kate Winslet was a part of this film.
The Reader, I give you an 80%.
This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Dominic S on 04 Mar 2012.
The Reader has generally received positive reviews.
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