A bit emotionally distant, which suits the story perfectly. Interesting throughout. Mühe's turn away from the Dark Side comes a bit quickly, but it's fascinating to watch nonetheless. And damn, I could look at miss Gedeck all day.

Excellent movie. A well told story with strong characters and script. Keeps a constant level of attention and suspense throughout. Emotionally engaging.

Although tightly plotted, well detailed and wonderfully performed, I found its dramatic tension to be a bit too schmaltzy, probably the reason for it winning over Pan's Labyrinth. I mean seriously, hit by a bus ? At least Mühe's tranquil, extraordinary performance and its message about free will in an oppressive society sat right with me. A very good film, but far from the masterpiece it's being hailed as.

Although the plot is slightly contrived and the human element doesn't quite work to cleave apart the concerns of the state machine on its own terms as fully as it good, this is a cracking film full of romance, drama and tension.

very nice

A bit too reliant on the wide-angle lens for some reason, but this is a relatively effective surveillance film, but focuses less on paranoia and tension, and more on emotions. I really loved the ending, it was a perfect sign-off for Ulrich Muhe.

92.000