Comments on: The Lives of Others

By: Evan Derrick

Evan Derrick — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:24:20 +0000

Ah, brilliant! Whenever I recommend this film to others I’m scared they won’t like it – I think I would take it personally, like being rejected on a date. Glad it struck a chord with you guys as well.

By: Mike Phelps

Mike Phelps — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:02:16 +0000

Jenn and I just finished watching the film – we agree, it’s one of the best films we’ve ever seen.

Thank you for the recommendation…

By: Evan Derrick

Evan Derrick — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:29:13 +0000

Yeah, I realized that, Rick. While I tend to think Scorsese is a bit overrated (his movies, for some reason, never connect with me), I probably shouldn’t resort to taking cheap shots at him in a review for such an amazing film.

By: Rick Olson

Rick Olson — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:16:08 +0000

Evan, I couldn’t agree with you more. I was literally stunned by Mühe’s performance; they were all very good, but I’ll put his in my top ten of personal favorite performances, it was that good.

Thanks for the thoughtful review, even if you DID diss two of my man Marty’s movies in one fell review. Do you have, ahem, issues with him?

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:38:00 +0000

Good review. I’ll have to watch it.

By: Phillip Johnston

Phillip Johnston — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:57:43 +0000

Easily in the upper portion of my top five favorite films. I watched it again yesterday. It gets better every time.

By: kristena

kristena — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:52:49 +0000

I shuddered as I read your review. Remembering this film is almost as moving as experiencing it for the first time. I recommend it too. (And I highly appreciate that the ending isn’t just tragic. Every time I think about The Departed, I get angry.)