The Lives Of Others [DVD] [2007] |
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Staring:
Martina Gedeck, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Hans Bauer, Ulrich Muehe
Director:
Florian Henckel Von Donnersmarck
Average Customer Rating: 
List Price: £19.99
Our Price: £3.89
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In the former East Germany, no-one was above suspicion. Like George Orwell's vision of the future come to life, art and people and relationships were monitored obsessively; The Lives Of Others captures not only the paranoia and danger inherent in such a world, but also expresses hope that even in the most desperate situations, people can make a difference.The story of The Lives Of Others unfolds mostly through the eyes of a secret service agent who's been given the task of spying on an artistic couple who've attracted the attention of the Minister of Culture. Little by little, he's drawn into their lives even as we're drawn into his; and as he loses his faith in the government, he must decide whether or not to try to hide the transgressions of those he's watching. As the physical danger and emotional cost mounts, it's impossible not to become utterly engrossed; intelligent and well-written, The Lives Of Others is also deeply moving. It's rare to find a film that really deserves its rave reviews, and considering The Lives Of Others won a Best Foreign Language Film Oscar, it's got a lot to live up to. Happily, it's more than just up to scratch--it's absolutely brilliant. --Sarah Dobbs
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 Wish I could sprechen Sie Deutsches................., 2010-07-24
A working knowledge of German would have been useful as the subtitles appeared about every 4th sentence leaving great gaps in the narrative. Although to be fair I was able to get the gist of what was being said, nonetheless the lack of captions is a bit of a pain.
But having said that, I have to say that the film was utterly gripping and despite my moans about the subtitles is a magnificent piece of cinema.
 a waste of money., 2010-07-08
This is possibly the worst film i have ever purchased. It is in german dialogue with subtitles in english. I did not enjoy it one bit and have thrown it in the bin!
Brilliant, 2010-07-02
just seen this and its better then i expected. It draws you in and holds you captive within the tension of these peoples lives. its very tense in places, such as when Wiesler, the man who is watching Dreyman and Sieland, decides to start lying to the stasi. we feel for him as his plans to subtly help the writer and his actress girlfriend begin to fall apart as the evidence he gives instead of the truth fails to add up with information gathered by others within the system. there are moments when i felt completely disgusted by the corrupt nature of the governing officials and the bribes and threats used to ensure power and control, the best bit is how the minister uses Sieland - that was utterly horrid and fantastic and real as was her reaction! the film was very satisfying and sad to watch. i really liked the end. there is a definate sense of the passing of time, and how some things can change, but peoples deeply felt emotions often dont or cant. i like how the playwrite Dreyman doesnt descover the surveylance devices until a few years after the wall falls. the realisation and quest for knowledge is fascinating once he knows that he was being watched. when he eventually tracks down Wiesler there is another tense and emotional moment until the final scene which wraps it all up nicely.
the best and worst thing about this film is that its based on the truth, the surveylance, the lies, bribes and corruption, the detailed information they gathered about people!
fantastic!
Amazing!, 2010-08-08
Best film I'v seen in a decade! Like all great films, it is a lovestory. Proper European filmmaking. The story goes under the skin, the actors ar great, the scenes ar beautifully set and the music holds it all together beautifully. It may not be 100% historrically accurate, but it perfectly gives you the feeling, how it may have been back then, in Eastern Germany. As someone coming from a former Soviet Republic, there were scenes that sent shivers up my spine.
one of the best movies I've ever seen, 2010-07-19
Yes, before watching it I already had high expectations due to the reviews I have read. In general this would end up with disappointment; however, not with this movie. I couldn't leave my seat for minutes when it was ended. It is a deeply moving, thought provoking and overall very well done movie. If you enjoy thrillers and movies about close history, then this is a MUST see.
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Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5060052412270
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2007-09-17
Running Time: 132
Studio: Lions Gate Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 2007 |
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