peefyn The Good German is a good noir film, that tries to be like the old noir films, instead of only being inspired by them. The few touches that were not possible then (sexual scenes and swearing) are understandable, though they are also obvious clues that the movie is quite modern.I have not read the book of which this is based, but it does seem to be a story that lends itself perfectly to the film genre. Cate Blanchett's character is a great femme fatale, Clooney's journalist great as the wounded man against everyone, etc. And the world war 2 backdrop lends itself fine, as it is the era where the noir movies were made. So as a film noir project, this is a good one.The story itself is at times interesting, but I often found myself losing a bit interest. Much of the actual investigating happens off screen, which is it bad, as it was the most fun.

Armand more than a thriller, a form of homage to a lost age of cinema. the deep traces of 1940 years, the shadow of Casablanca, the acting in precise circles.a movie from a lost world who use inspired cast but without significant effect. error of script. or only error of director expectations. so, not a bad movie. but far to be remarkable. a film who has basic virtue to remember another films atmosphere but who can not give nothing real new. the slow story, the forced tension, the desire to be a realistic film noir are interesting ambitions but the desire to do everything at high level is the fundamental sin. a film for the fans of actors. and for the fans of film noir references. in rest, a slice of war with too many ambitions.

heysailor06 Spoiler warningI am very bothered by this film. I just saw the movie and they completed gutted the book. Took out the less pleasant aspects of the book so that the movie would be more like Casablanca. Instead of what it really was. A story about a murder cover up and a conspiracy to white wash Nazi scientists.' In the book no one cares about Tully's death and in fact the government does it sweep it under the rung. Emil is a S.S Nazi member who tries to kill jack over the notes about the camp. Lena turning other Jewish people to the Gestapo is treated to casually. In the book the women who did that get's tried as a war criminal. This movies changes major plot points to make it more neat and tidy. They took a great book and turned it in to pretentious Oscar bait. And it's terrible.

Sühan Gürer I was surely not thrilled in the movie by the story, by the acting, and certainly by the flow of the events. It seemed to me like a remake of The Third Man where the suspense was at a much higher level. Most of what happens there happens here as well without any surprise. I cannot even imagine this not being evident to the director. Maybe George Clooney factor was here due to his all movie long glances. He looks like he forgot the line he was supposed to say and the way long mysticism trying to be created by Blanchet. Anyway I was expecting something better. Just had to live through with it until the end. Could have made more of my Sunday evening by watching something else.