Movie Review: The Reader

both joa and i loved it. initially i'd been attracted to it because it's been a such a long time since i last saw a R21 film in the theatres (the last being Lust, Caution), and also i'd always liked how Kate Winslet exuded this sense of feminine sensuality.

the story is about a passionate affair between a boy and an older women. after a summer, she disappears and they meet again 8 years later in a courtroom - he, a law student, and she, one of the accused on trial for being part of the post WWII holocaust.

this story reminds me of First Love, its innocence, its tragedy, and how it remains unforgettable for the rest of one's life. the backdrop of Germany post WWII serves as a whole separate living dimension while the sex scenes expresses raw human emotions.

there ain't many titillating sex scenes but a story of a love affair that will interest audience. though it was a bit slow and had an eerie feel about it, still it brings the audience through a plot development with many surprises. definitely, worth a watch.