"The Reader"

verdict: 9.5/10

directed by: stephen daldry

year: 2009

D'apres le roman de: Bernhard schlink

~adjectives to describe in this movie: provocative, moving, touching...

one of the best movie i've seen so far... it never ceases to amaze me how good Kate winslet can act... there's no doubt about it...matched it with Ralph fiennes, who's utterly terrific in his character. Although i'm not familiar with the young actor played by David kross, i think he portrayed his character very well... and the way the story weaves and how it unfolds slowly, will leave you for more and not drag you to boredom.

Set in world war II, during and after hitler's regime. The story is about two people,one an adolescent young boy, curious about everything, confused and maybe a little lost... and of a woman around late thirties, illiterate, uneducated, sad and torn by despair... together... amidst the war and judgement... they had a love affair that seems to last forever... until, feelings changed, war broke out, irrational decisions had been made... and suddenly, the love story becomes a mystery and a thriller..

this is an amazing story... one that is unforgettable... it will change the way you think about life, about love, about sadness and humanity...

"The Boy in Stripped Pajamas"

verdict : 7/10

directed by: Mark Herman

year: 2008

music by: James Horner

D'apres de roman de: John BOyle

~` The setting was world war II. It's a story between 2 innocent children, both in two different worlds, set apart by war, torn by confusion. It's a very touching and emotional movie, one that will leave you teary eyed in the end... I can just imagine how vivid the book itself might be.

I long for the last part bec. for me, it will leave you hanging... hoping that the truth isn't as bad as it looks.

The reality in this movie will show you how horrific and demonic the germans can be in those times, how hitler himself alone can brainwash the minds of these people. How their selfishness influence the lives of the innocent and young ones.

Although i'm not familiar with the actors, i think it was a well made movie.

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