Balloon

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T85 J @RT30288731 Jul 9, 2025 Exciting until the end! This thriller (based on a true story) holds your breath while two families try to escape eastern Germany! See more

isla s @RT89656869 Sep 10, 2022 This is quite a tense and gripping, as well as fairly claustrophobic, film. I felt sorry for the parents, trying to do the best for their kids and I could feel their frustrations too. Its pretty thought provoking - I can only imagine how it felt to live in what was then eastern Germany, if you didn't share the political views of the majority etc. The cast do a good job and the background music is just about right - not too 'in your face' or overly artificial seeming. I thought the plot pace was quite good and it certainly kept me watching throughout. I would recommend this film, yes. See more

aaron g @GeigOmatic May 18, 2022 Better than "passed the time" and barely recommendable, was entertained and interested, but not sure if I'd put this on my watch again soon list See more

Inaki B @RT05932828 Mar 16, 2022 If you want to learn more about what happens in Germany through the cold war, I think this movie is must see and also I believe that all the crew behind and in front the camara creates a very good film and adapt a very stressful storie. See more

Apr 17, 2021 Loved it. Likeable relatable characters risking their lives. Great Tension. You never know who can be trusted. See more

Feb 17, 2021 This is a tight, well-paced film that does a surprisingly good job of building and maintaining dramatic tension despite the fact that the ending is known. The characters are sympathetic and believable. I was left wanting to know more about them as fully rounded individuals, but given that this is an escape film and the main characters are intensely mission focused and under severe time pressure, I agree with the filmmakers choice to only hint about the rest of their lives. The most problematic character is the Stasi pursuer, a highly efficient investigator who seems to be fully aware that he is serving an evil regime; his motivations could have been better developed. American audiences should discover this film. See more

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