One of the best movies of 2008.

Rating: 10/10 (29 August 2009)

The Plot: Nearly ten years after he had an affair with her, Michael Berg, a law student, sees Hannah Schmitts up on trial for being a Nazi. She is still in love with him ten years after the case. But Michael has moved on.
Kate Winslet sure as hell deserved that Oscar. I never did see Revolutionary road, but I bet she was better in this. When I heard about Kate Winslet playing a Nazi, I thought "What the hell?" Kate Winslet is British. What the hell is she doing playing a Nazi? anyways, Winslet is fantastic as Hannah Schmitts. I also liked David Kross as the younger Michael. You didn't see much of Ralph Feines' Michael. That's why I mentioned David Kross. I think The Reader is somewhat sad in a way. Because of not having one ability, her life is ruined. Also years after their affair she is still in love with him and he's moved on is kind of sad also. The Reader is a great film that deserved more credit than it received. Though it received enough.