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Thoughtful drama marred by structural problems.
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The trite framework, static staging and unemotional acting render this a most forgettable Holocaust tale. Dec 3, 2004 | Rating: 3/5
The trite framework, static staging and unemotional acting render this a most forgettable Holocaust tale.
Roger Moore
Succeeds as a testament to the power of love and, in particular, as a tribute to brave women. Oct 29, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Succeeds as a testament to the power of love and, in particular, as a tribute to brave women.
Connie Ogle
A Holocaust drama that proves it's possible to make a minor movie about a major subject. Oct 22, 2004 | Rating: C+
A Holocaust drama that proves it's possible to make a minor movie about a major subject.
Robert Denerstein
The film opens a window into the fact that not all good Germans were cowed during those dark times. Oct 14, 2004 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
The film opens a window into the fact that not all good Germans were cowed during those dark times.
Angel Gonzalez
Some of the choices made here are more befitting a Lifetime movie of the week. Oct 14, 2004
Some of the choices made here are more befitting a Lifetime movie of the week.
Scott Von Doviak
For all its flaws, Rosenstrasse is a welcome reminder that humans are capable of valor and generosity in the worst of times. Oct 8, 2004 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
For all its flaws, Rosenstrasse is a welcome reminder that humans are capable of valor and generosity in the worst of times.
Misha Berson
In spite of some manipulation and improbability, Rosenstrasse made me feel good for a good, historical reason, and it didn't minimize anyone's suffering in the process. Nov 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
In spite of some manipulation and improbability, Rosenstrasse made me feel good for a good, historical reason, and it didn't minimize anyone's suffering in the process.
Agnieszka Tennant
Lena became a foster mother to Ruth for several years, but for all the interest von Trotta puts into that story, Lena might as well have been asked to catsit. Sep 16, 2005 | Full Review…
Lena became a foster mother to Ruth for several years, but for all the interest von Trotta puts into that story, Lena might as well have been asked to catsit.
Jeremy C. Fox
This story is inherently dramatic enough to stand on its own, but von Trotta throws it off-kilter by framing her film within a dead-end, modern subplot. Jan 8, 2005
This story is inherently dramatic enough to stand on its own, but von Trotta throws it off-kilter by framing her film within a dead-end, modern subplot.
Brian Gibson
While most of Rosenstrasse is set in World War II, there are present-day, flash-forward sequences that are considerably less involving. Actually, they're so dull that they drag the entire movie to a screeching halt. Dec 24, 2004 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
While most of Rosenstrasse is set in World War II, there are present-day, flash-forward sequences that are considerably less involving. Actually, they're so dull that they drag the entire movie to a screeching halt.
Jeff Vice
The film is anchored in particular by the dual performances of Schade as the 90-year-old Lena and the magnificent Riemann as her younger counterpart. Dec 17, 2004 | Rating: 3/4
The film is anchored in particular by the dual performances of Schade as the 90-year-old Lena and the magnificent Riemann as her younger counterpart.
Joe Baltake
True story of one of the few attempts by Germans to launch protests against the Nazi dictatorship. Dec 13, 2004 | Full Review…
True story of one of the few attempts by Germans to launch protests against the Nazi dictatorship.
Michael E. Grost
I do have a thing for movies about Nazi Germany, I admit it. This one is really, really good. It also, I believe, was based on a true story...like most of them.
Super Reviewer
Very hard to get into because you switch in time so many times, but it is well worth it. Beautifully acted and well put together. Loved it.
Part of my post-war German film course. This is a very good WW-II era film, which focuses on an event I wasn't aware of and I don't think has been covered before, so right out of the gate, the concept is at least totally unique. Its a very definably German film about the protest of German women whose Jewish husbands have been imprisoned around 1943 (I think this was the year, might have been '42). It has a decidedly feminist agenda, but I don't see how this can be avoided considering the nature of the story. In the end, its a pretty powerful, emotional tale that contains a great performance by Katja Riemann and the work of clearly talented director. It comes off as somewhat by the numbers, but I think it would be very, very hard not to like this film. It just has a universal resonance, and it is quite well done, and respectful to the subject matter.
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