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The Lives of Others

Overview

Genre :

Drama, Thriller

Release Date :

February 09, 2007 (Limited)

MPAA Rating :

R

Director :

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

Starring :

Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Muehe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur

REVIEWS RATE:  Critics  Excellent entertaining! It's a masterpiece.    Readers  5 of 5 [Rate It]

“..Superbly cast drama..”
by Derek Elley [Variety]
3.5 of 4

“..stirring and affecting..”
by James Berardinelli [ReelViews]
4 of 5

“..an intriguing film, and at times it's genuinely exiting..”
by David Mercier [Film Judge]
5 of 5

“..a solemn work of art, a thrilling piece of entertainment, and a heart-wrenching portrait of both compassion and oppression..”
by Matt McKillop [Filmcritic]
“..A potent narrative about the transformative effect of involvement in other people's stories..”
by Kenneth Turan [Los Angeles Times]
5 of 5

“..a fascinating look into the political and psychological underpinnings of communist control in the former German Democratic Republic..”
by Kevin Courrier [Boxoffice Magazine]
3.5 of 4
Reviewed by Tim Knight [Reel]
3.5 of 4
Reviewed by Glenn Whipp [L.A. Daily News]

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