Review of The Reader (2008) by Marieclaire K — 02 Jul 2010
Hanna Schmitz asks "What would you have done?" A question that probably makes all of us feel a little uneasy because it's almost unimaginable to us now that ordinary Germans could have behaved with such callous disregard for their fellow human beings.
It's also disturbing that Kate Winslet's portrayal of such an amoral character is able to elicit any sympathy at all. The award of an Oscar was well deserved. It's difficult to say how much impact Hanna's "secret" had on the events that took place and on Michael's life but it's an interesting study into human behaviour.
This review of The Reader (2008) was written by Marieclaire K on 02 Jul 2010.
The Reader has generally received positive reviews.
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