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Tarfumes.com - The Lives of Others
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Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Starring: Martina Gedeck, Ulrich Mühe, Sebastian Koch, Ulrich Tukur, Thomas Thieme
Directed By: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Sony
EAN: 0043396170858
Format: AC-3
Label: Sony Pictures
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Pictures
Region Code: 99
Release Date: 2007-08-21
Running Time: 138
Studio: Sony Pictures
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
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This critically-acclaimed Oscar®-winning film (Best Foreign Language Film 2006) is the erotic emotionally-charged experience Lisa Schwarzbaum (Entertainment Weekly) calls a nail-biter of a thriller! Before the collapse of the Berlin Wall East Germany s population was closely monitored by the State Secret Police (Stasi). Only a few citizens above suspicion like renowned pro-Socialist playwright Georg Dreyman were permitted to lead private lives. But when a corrupt government official falls for Georg s stunning actress-girlfriend Christa an ambitious Stasi policeman is ordered to bug the writer s apartment to gain incriminating evidence against the rival. Now what the officer discovers is about to dramatically change their lives - as well as his - in this seductive political thriller Peter Travers (Rolling Stone) proclaims is the best kind of movie: one you can t get out of your head. System Requirements:Run Time: 138 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: FOREIGN/LATIN Rating: R UPC: 043396170858 Manufacturer No: 17085
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Customer Rating:
Summary: gradifying
Comment: "The Lives of Others" was the best foreign language film I have seen in a long time. Directed and written by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (in his debut, no less) and starring Ulrich Muhe, "The Lives of Others" is a quiet thriller set in the former Soviet Sector of East Berlin. Muhe, who plays a Stasi Captain assigned to monitor a would-be subversive playright(Sebastian Koch) and his live-in girlfriend (Martina Gedeck) via audio bug from their attic. Muhe, who soon discovers his assignment is less than as it seems, aids an unknowing Koch and Gedeck by creating mis-information to feed to his superiors, allowing the two below to freely construct a magazine article, politically devastating to the East. I'll try not to give away anymore, but the ending has one of the most moving double entendres the movies have to offer. (This includes all Bond films, by the way.)
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Summary: Very good movie
Comment: This movie deserves the oscar! This is a character study on the level of "The Conversation" Like some of the reviews say, the movie does take a while to get going but it's suppose to be that way. Others have criticized the subtitles - not a problem, the acting is so well done you can read the actors faces and body language and you know what's going on. As for the realism - I don't know - but I think it makes for a great movie!! If you love movies this is a must see.
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Summary: Movie: 4.5/5 Picture Quality: 3.75~4.75/5 Sound Quality: 4/5 Extras: 2.25/5
Comment: Title: The Lives of Others
Version: U.S.A / Sony Pictures / Region-A
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
MPEG-4 AVC BD-50
Running time: 2:17:36
Movie size: 36,23 GB
Disc size: 40,97 GB
Total bit rate: 35.10 Mbps
Average video bit rate: 27.84 Mbps
LPCM 5.1 4608Kbps 16-bit German
DD AC3 5.1 640Kbps German
Subtitles: English / English SDH / Spanish / French
#Director Commentary
#Interview
#Featurette
Interview with the Director (30 mins - SD)
The Making of The Lives of Others (20 mins - SD)
#Deleted Scenes (9 mins - SD)
#Trailers (HD)
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Summary: Superbly-acted, -produced and -directed film!
Comment: What a fantastic, thought-provoking movie this was! I was half expecting it to be dark and gloomy. I mean, the premise of having private citizens' privacy invaded is very dark and frighteningly real in today's world; but I love the way the writers and directors were able to inject some lightness (with the Captain's bedroom habits), irony and a great deal of humanity.
The ensemble cast members are all fantastic and portrayed their characters with such emotion and sincerity that I couldn't help but be moved. The historical accuracy of the film educated me a lot, since I'm not too familliar with modern German history. Nevertheless, despite the un-Hollywood ending, I like the positive message of the belief that one single person can make a difference in this world. This movie is a must-see!
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Summary: Moving reflection to a time when the world was different
Comment: The Lives of Others is a moving portrayal of the inner conflict of a Stasi (state security) officer, who finds himself pursuing the personal whims of state leaders. Instead of merely standing by as the innocent are taken advantage of, the officer becomes enmeshed in the machinations with an unexpected ending.
This is an emotionally moving tale, especially in light of the realistic portrayals of life in the "East" in the 1980's, and the profound changes that took place when the wall came down. However, it should not be watched with too critical an eye, as the awakening of the Stasi officer that plays center stage in the plot would only be possible if the officer in question was excessively naive, which in turn would make his advancement to the rank that he portrays in the film unlikely.
Five stars, two thumbs up. I bought a second copy so that I can share it.
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