Kate Winslet delivered a fantastic performance. She's a fantastic actress, but should not have won the Oscar for this film. I haven't read the book, but the film didn't go far enough with it's relationship between Kate and the kid.
Something was left to be desired.
This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Nick C on 20 May 2013.
The Reader has generally received positive reviews.
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