Thoroughgoing Tale Of Surveillance Inspiring Awe Through Flip-Flop Action. ♦ 84%

Rating: 8/10 (11 June 2013)

I was in denial before I decided to watch. The title was intriguing. The experience brought out to be terrific. Dissolved in the stealthy modus operandi of surveillance in old Easy Germany, serious amorous relationship and the impact of the whole setup on a single man is what this talks about. And, well, it talks well.
Pure layout, gorgeous writing and an even fine cinematography. Being a debut art by Donnersmarck, the adaptation of a serious thriller is very generic. The dialogs (subtitles) were quite good. The expressions by Ulrich Muhe & Martina Gedeck are exceptional. Sebastian Koch stays being genuine with me (after his Die Hard 5 performance). The overall filmmaking style is good. And the best part about the experience was the music, tingling at right times throughout the suspenseful storyline. No wonder, the Oscar.
But, yes it goes haywire towards the midway which is why I term it as the flip-flop action. Not monotonous, but faintly flat, yes! a humble 8.41/0.
BOTTOM LINE: A must watch for people who love suspense thrillers based on relationships and Germany. Language shouldn't be a barrier.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? 49% YES
Profanity: No | Sex: Very Strong | Nudity: Critical | Foreplay/Mouth- Kiss: Strong | Violence: Mediocre | Gore: Mild | Alcohol: Mediocre | Smoking: Mediocre | Drugs: No | Vulgarity: No