A Film you will watch over and over again!

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2008)

The Lives of Others is a phenomenal film that you will watch over and over again! The film takes place in communist Berlin and follows the story of a struggling play writer through his own perspective as well as the perspective of Weisler, a government official sent to spy on George Dreyman our main character. It is very interesting to see the characters unfold and develop and see who stays a "flat" character and in contrast who becomes a "round" character. Its interesting to note the various points at which Weisler becomes sympathetic towards Dreyman and his plans. The camera work and attention to detail also helps build up a further enjoyment for this film. It was shot very well and I enjoyed the unique use of color this film choose. It was not flashy and up in your face but it felt like subdued vibrant colors. Very enjoyable for the eye and somehow conveys a mood of control or constant surveillance such as was the case in communist Berlin. Another exciting aspect of this film was the very story itself. Being so unique, there was quite the same I could compare it to which was very refreshing in today's day and age of a seemingly endless trail of the "same" movies. I found it a very exhilarating and enjoyable movie filled with action, suspense, mystery, drama, and love. I would suggest this movie to anyone and I highly recommend purchasing this film to experience over and over again!