 | Ken C. |
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Captivating realism for theatrical telling of a real event in history. Personalities exposed to the light, despite being burried in the dirt and grime of a hand dug tunnel. The telling of a first glimpse at desperate people desperately separated from loved ones and sense of fairness. Moves us from seeing and being victims to being vangaurds of a person's will to survive and unite their family. I can smeel the dirt and mustiness of the tunnel, and the victory of the first escape under the Berlin Wall. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Steve S. |
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
Thoroughly enjoyable, and detailed, story of heroism in the name of freedom. A terrific cast helps to smooth over the "Hollywood" elements which have been mixed into the basic plot. Although shorter than its original run, the length seems just right. See it! Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Barbara F. |
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
good representation of the family and personal hardships following the division of Germany. Excellent film. Gripping story. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Stanley G. |
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Excellent movie of escape through tunnel from E. Berlin to W. Berlin in 1960s. Very well acted and written. So suspenseful that at moments it's painful to watch. Strongly recommended. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| James V. |
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Movie-watchers looking for an old-fashioned but absolutely riveting piece of fictionalized history could do no better than THE TUNNEL. It's two hours and 47 minutes long, but I wager, once you've begun, you'll savor every one of those minutes--particularly the final hour which builds an accumulative suspense that is breathtaking. Director Roland Suso Richter may be no knock-out stylist, but everything he does is in service to the tale at hand. He draws fine performances from his cast, & the "period" look of the film is wonderful. The Tunnel" is old-fashioned in the sense that it offers a great story (escape from East Berlin during and just after the construction of the infamous Berlin Wall) replete with love, death, birth, sacrifice, betrayal, hair-breath escapes & more. ItÂ’s been a long while since I have encountered a film so "big"-- hugely enjoyable, intelligent, moving & righteous. Intimate and epic, this is some kind of monument to mainstream moviemaking and all it has to offer. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Eric F. |
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
A foreign film for people who don't like foreign films (and people who do, too). Nothing artsy-fartsy here -- just straightforward, popular entertainment, expertly done in all departments. If it's "art" you're looking for, rent the brilliant "4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days." But for sheer enjoyment, "The Tunnel" is hard to beat. (Yes, there are subtitles. Be brave -- you can handle it.) Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Robert F. |
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Very interesting, also very long. It was
over 3 hrs. Feel it could have been
shortened somewhat. Great acting, kept you
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| Scott I. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Absolutely riveting yet harrowing. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time not knowing if their escape was going to be successful or not. It really paints a vivid picture of what the Berlin wall was all about and the human cost. These people gave up everything for freedom, and we Americans easily take our freedoms for granted. The main actress is really talented. Not an easy film to watch because of all the pain and suffering, but there is moments of levity and laughter to balance the suspense.
The 'making of' documentary under special features was very interesting too because the filming in a tunnel posed quite a challenge. Was this review helpful? Yes
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 | Karl B. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
The start was very interesting but it became repetitive and unbelievable after the first hour. The last hour and a half really dragged. Was this review helpful? Yes
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| Craig D. |
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful
Obviously, at 2 3/4 hours, this movie could have used a little editing, but the movie kept its suspense. It's really amazing to see the amount of resources the GDR spent on preventing its citizens from leaving. This movie works as both human drama and in action. Well-acted and directed. Was this review helpful? Yes
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