The Reader (2008) - Movie Synopsis & Plot
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Michael discovers that Hanna loves being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn," and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken.
Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life – this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. "The Reader" is a haunting story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another.
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phyllishartt says:
January 21, 2009Here is a movie that seemed to define itself better than the book which received wide acclaim. In part this is due to the fine acting done by Kate Winslet and also by David Kross. Kross portrays a fifteen year old boy with such subtlety and nuance that we are drawn into his world while marveling at how effortlessly he has captivated us. His scenes with Kate Winslet are so well done that we can easily see how he has become obsessed and possessed for life by her great beauty and intriguing manner.
Ralph Fiennes has the gravitas as the lover now middleaged but not only lacks those soulful brown eyes but also lacks that charming naivete which so captivated us to begin with .
Somehow the exposition of the explanation of Hannas crime is a hard one to come to terms with. Is lack of education and experience and youth enough of a reason to eschew morality? Perhaps so and Hanna seems to repent but her final scene leaves much to be explained. Neverthe less this film is well worth seeing and will remembering. Phyllis Hartt