diogo-sesimbra The movie has beautiful, intriguing cinematography, with raw scenes that add feelings of realism, tension, panic and desolation. Soundtrack is fitting, very simple yet effective.The child actors are surprisingly good and the 2 female sisters, through their actions and mannerisms, seem psychologically older than what they are physically portrayed to be in the movie. Probably a result of the casting of older actresses but nonetheless, great job!One thing confused me in the movie: why Thomas never revealed not to be a jew to the other main character. That would have avoided a lot of awkward confrontations, but I probably missed something that I will try to catch up in a second viewing of the movie.I was torn between a 7 and an 8 for my rating but decided for a 7 because I don't think the movie leaves you thinking that much after its over. It is a good movie, but it lacked that star quality I guess. In a future viewing I might change my opinion.

susand1108 Simply put: terrible film-making. It seems they were trying to be artsy by using extreme close-up and shaky camera. Even though it's somewhat dizzying, I can handle artsy, but if you can't even tell your story, what's the point? Half the time, you don't know where the kids are and what is happening to them. Then you ask, why is every adult they encounter cruel? And why are all the allies are evil and ready to shoot them? Most of it makes no sense at all, and the parts that do are historically inaccurate. I was ready to shut it down halfway through, but my husband convinced me to hang in there. But for what? A pointless, disappointing ending.

Harry J. Kokhran A family of five children, left alone from their parents, is forced to travel through Germany searching for their grandma and some peace.It ain't easy to make a movie so weak about the WWII aftermath, but Lore try his best. Children, death and despair all together should suggest some tears but not in this case. The young characters are confused and confusing, the cinematography serve the only purpose to bask itself in close up and flares and everything, despite the argument, is beautiful and equal, just like a commercial.The director had a good story to tell - from an unoriginal point of view I must say - but she ends portraying only the doubts of a Nazi teenager

dave_v96 "Lore" hooked me pretty quickly as I enjoy this genre of movies - combining an extremely important piece of history with an engaging story.The movie reminded me some of "The Road" due to it being similar to a post-apocalyptic journey. Of course "Lore" is a about a story that could have really taken place while "The Road" is about a fictionalized end of the world scenario. The accounts that I have studied regarding post WW2 Germany has been described as apocalyptic. Other factors that made me believe that "Lore" is accurately describing the post WW2 scene:The many suicides in the country that took place.The brain washing of the young and the influence Hitler had on the youth in Germany.The dichotomy of the German psyche with the differing views of those that believed in the regime and those that did not.There is great character development the lead character "Lore" was first rate. You can see the various degrees the NAZI doctrine had on each of the characters and the potential for it to finally be removed from their psyches. The younger girl was excellent as well. Great acting all around.