The Reader (2008)

The Reader (2008)

Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Screenplay by: David Hare

Genre: Drama | Romance
Running Time: 124 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Rental DVD - Blockbuster

How far would you go to protect a secret?

[IMDb]

Comments: The Reader is a fascinating and compelling film that I think really deserved to be called one of the best of 2008. The courtroom scenes are extremely compelling and the best part of the film. The shots going back an forth between Kate Winslet's reaction to the testimony and David Kross' inner struggle are done quite well. I think the biggest crime of the film was the fact that the young Kross wasn't given top billing with Ralph Fiennes and Winslet. He was an amazing presence, and considering he was featured in most of the film I thought it was crappy that he didn't get his name on the top of the poster as well.