The Reader is a most compelling drama concerning two people during a time of trials concerning historical atrocities

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2011)

Just watched with my parents this very compelling drama about a man named Michael Berg (Ralph Fiennes) remembering his relationship with an older woman named Hanna Schmitz (Oscar-winning Kate Winslet) as a teenager (David Kross) and his later encounter with her when she went to trial for crimes committed during the Holocaust. The actors I mentioned gave really good performances. Also praise worthy is Lena Olin both as a mother and daughter survivors of concentration camps. Fine direction by Stephen Daldry of a screenplay by David Hare as adapted from the book by Bernhard Schlink. Since co-producers Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella died during production, the movie is dedicated to them. So on that note, The Reader is highly recommended.