The Lives of Others - #53

This was the 2nd German movie I watched for the IMDB Top 100 Challenge.

IMDB rating: 8.5
My rating: 9.5

The Lives of Others has the best character development of any film I've seen.

Lives of Others, like Downfall, was entirely in German with English subtitles, but it doesn't subtract from the quality at all. The movie was so well made it would still make sense without subtitles. Come to think of it, I really can't remember anyone's name from the movie, but I remember their faces and who they are and that's what's important.

The main character has only one facial expression the entire movie, but he somehow brings through every imaginable emotion. It was truly a great performance.

The Lives of Others is a must see and I recommend it to everyone.