It would be unfair to
say that foreign films are superior to American, because what we get
here are the award winners. Still, if you're going to spend the
time to find good movies, you can scarcely go wrong with the foreign
(subtitled) movies offered on NetFlix. When I said
"unforgettable," I meant that without hyperbole. A Woman in
Berlin is much more than the story of a photojournalist's
relationship with a Soviet officer; it's two hours spent in the Hell
that was Berlin in the final weeks of the Third Reich. Monsieur
Hire is a masterfully told crime story. Despite the above
description, there is nary a nipple to be seen, but it is nevertheless
sexually charged, and most importantly has a thrilling ending.
Aside: I
notice that Europa-Europa
is available on Instant Watch. I think it's one of the best
movies ever made.
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