Sunday, April 19, 2009

136 - The Reader

Stephen Daldry and the cast did a magnificent job keeping afloat the underlying emotions in this film. Once you realize that you're seeking past the obvious stimuli such as eroticism and wartime historical references, you know someone has found a way to keep you in pain....or guilt....or hope.

All the pieces blend in very well. Every memory, side story, or detail. They all have meaning. Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes were perfect for this project. Both have such great skill with their physical actions and facial expressions.

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