Review of The Reader (2008) by Kisaan T — 17 Nov 2011

Actually, kate winslet looks really old in this movie.

love never dies but the ending was ugly.

This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Kisaan T on 17 Nov 2011.

The Reader has generally received positive reviews.

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By Araminta G (120) on 15 Apr 2018

Kate is so damn fabulous every time. This story uses the nazi germans as element of guilt in a sexual love story between a woman and a boy…

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By Dan Dinicola (36) for The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) (36) on 02 Feb 2018

The Reader trips over itself now and then, but it remains wonderfully acted and beautifully realized…

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By Spangle (1,205) on 04 Aug 2016

The Reader is a mixed bag. The first half is practically pornographic and, by the end of the film, feels entirely pointless…

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By James D (1,507) on 03 Feb 2016

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By Drew M (571) on 09 May 2016

Another catch up film of the past that I missed. Hands down, Kate Winslet's best performance to date IMHO…

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