A truly mesmerising film

Rating: Null/10 (27 January 2009)

This film is about a young boy who has a sexual relationship with an older woman in the post war Germany. He stumbles upon a secret about her while attending a trial as a part of the law class.
"The Reader" is truly mesmerising. The plot is touching and developed well. I think it is the right pace for tension and emotions to develop. A lot of emotions are unsaid, but has to be felt by the viewers. This is the beauty of "The Reader", because to truly appreciate this piece of work, you have to be connected to it, to feel it and to be immersed in the world of Hannah and Michael. With top notch acting by Kate Winslet, David Kross and Ralph Fiennes, anyone would be touched by their unfortunate circumstances.
Despite all the gloom and guilt and unfinished business, "The Reader" is a highly enjoyable and satisfying film.