High recommended.

It is such a great film about humanity, even more so than a thriller ... yup, this genre has been covered often by films from Germany, but there is MORE to it this time ... yes, pple have praised the script, pple have praised the lead actor, pple have praised the music score ... but ...

To me, it was the subtlety of some scenes that were great ... the kid/football, the very second last scene, the last scene, etc ... also, the script was great in bringing out the ironies of lives, the politics/realism in life/work, the "grayness" between black and white in many situations, etc) 

Yup, for many audience, the last line in the last scene will come across as one of the best few in years to come ... 


PS: For those who are interested, a great interview with the director ... guess what, it is in English ... (a bit of spoilers)

www.npr.org/templates/dmg...WM&getAd=1