Brilliant

Rating: Null/10 (20 December 2007)

Quite simply one of the best films of the past 5 (maybe 10) years. A truly remarkable story coupled with brilliant acting, and one of the best scores ever. It breaks your heart then lifts your spirits. I know how corny that sounds, but it's true.
The only reason I hesitate giving it a 10/10 was it did seem to be a little hard on the women. Actually woman. The film kinda treats the lead woman as Eve. The men all skate, and the woman is seen as the evil one.
But it's really minor and that is nit-picking. Not enough to bring this film down. In fact, it might be a comment that I am trying to find fault in it b/c it is so flawless.
We in the US complain about our rites and liberties being trampled on. Berlin in 1984 we are not. This film shows how truly horrific the world was (and can be). But also does an amazing job showing that even the coldest human being can change. He can become good.
I highly recommend this film.