The Reader (2008)

The Reader (2008)

2008 R 124 Minutes

Drama | Romance

The story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who, as a teenager in the late 1950s, had an affair with an older woman, Hanna, who then disappeared only to resurface years later as one of the defendant...

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • The Reader is a perfectly constructed drama that feels extremely understated. This is an interesting one. Often regarded as an "Oscar-bait" film due to its subject matter and focus on acting. I never believe this term to be a detriment, in fact it... Read the full review »