A Masterpiece- perfect depiction of a cold state.

Rating: 9/10 (26 August 2015)

simply a great movie. It's a little too slow paced especially in the opening 30 minutes which i deducted a point for, but overall a great depiction of the invasive nature of East Germany in the mid 80's, great acting particularly from Muhe and Koch. The story was depicted in a very cold and realistic manner and while this was a movie about serious issues there was also some dark humour provided in the right moments. This has to be one of the most under marketed and underrated movies around, certainly up there with the very best of the decade.
In conclusion a great insight into a dark world including the corruption and lack of privacy in a Police state and how it affects the average citizen.