The Lives of Others [Blu-ray]

Jul 15, 2010 12:18:11

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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."

The Lives of Others [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers

A rare peek of life under a communist, socialist government, in this case in 1984 East Germany. East Germany was in the World's spotlight, due to which it had the highest standard of living and the most freedoms of all other European communist block countries. Further, by 1984 things had improved to a considerable degree.
This film is a great achivement, a must see film. The writing and acting are exceptional and the twist in the plot is masterful.
However, to those who know and study this dark period in human history, there has not been other such "good" men.

Accurate Portrayal of East German Life - Book Worm - Oklahoma City, OK USA
This movie is a very accurate portrayal of life behind the iron curtain. There is no question of right and wrong. Instead, every decision is either for the state, or against the state. If you make a decision against the state, you risk detection, imprisonment, and death. The harsh realities of life in the Eastern Block are poignantly portrayed.

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Incredible! - T-Bone - Portland, OR
What a fantastic movie. Superb acting & direction. And an ending that left me speechless. Wow. Loved it, loved it, loved it!

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Excellent Prouuct - Frederic G. Vater - Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
Very good movie, and I received very fast shipping. Will do business with these folks again.

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