Good Bye Lenin!

If you want to see the best film out of Germany since "Run Lola Run," check out "Good Bye Lenin!" and you won't be disappointed. It's one of thost movies where from the very beginning, you just want to know what will become of it. It's also one of those movies where you smile so much throughout it, you'd think you were going to take the characters home with you or something.

I had no idea what this movie was about and this was a good thing. So I won't tell you anything about it either (plot-wise). I will say though it's a film with many layers, and when each is examined, it amounts to the kind of movie that restores your faith in the coming film years. Funny? Yes. Entertaining? Yes. Enjoyable? Yes. Touching? Yes. What's not to love about it? However I think for me, what stood out as the most memorable or unique aspect of the story in the film was watching an ordinary son care so much about his mother. The way he loves her and does everything in the world to keep her happy might very well be--dare i use the word inspiring-- to a generation who often looks down on guys with such an admirable character trait. If you don't have movie plans for Friday night...you have some now. It's going on my list of DVD's to buy (however, maybe that's not saying much...considering my growing dvd collection). Ah well. Loved it! Good Night Movie-lovers!