Movie Friday

This week, I'd like to recommend Good Bye Lenin! It's a German film set in 1989 around the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

The main character of the film is Alex. He's a normal teenager whose mother is a dedicated communist in East Berlin. His mother falls into a coma just as the wall falls. When his mother awakes eight months later, she has no idea of the changes that have occurred. The doctors warn Alex that any major changes or shocks could kill his mother. Alex creates an artificial bubble for his mother where nothing has changed, but this becomes harder and harder to do as she regains her health.

Daniel Bruehl, who plays Alex, is a talented (not to mention cute!) actor who gives a sweet performance. This movie is quite funny and touching at the same time. I think deep down inside, all little boys want to take care of their mothers and this movie definitely tugs at those strings. It's also a great look at how East Germany literally was changed within a year or two of the wall coming down and the chaos that ensued. I remember seeing the trailer of this film and thinking this movie wouldn't be that good, but it really is a lovely film. I highly recommend it.

Have a great weekend all! Cuidate.