Product: Run, Lola, Run [VHS] (1999)
Rating: 5.0
Every little detail matters
This German film is a fascinating exposition in how events in our lives that my seem trivial can actually have a huge effect in the long run. Much like Ray Bradbury's butterfly, who's death in prehistoric times forever changed how the English language was written, this movie explores the domino effect. By exploring three different outcomes from the same triggered event, it successfully reminds us that every moment of our lives is important. Through the film, some of the differences between the three versions are very obvious, and some are quite subtle. I enjoy such subtlety, as it allows me to watch the film more than once and see new things each time.Beyond the philosophy and creativity of the storyline, this film is also very well shot. Bright colors and eye candy fill the 80 minute showing, complimented with heart-racing fast-paced editing and manic visual effects. By the end of the film, one might be just as exhausted as Lola.I have not seen a lot of German cinema, myself, but after seeing this film, I think its time I explored their exports more.