Run Lola Run

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Summary: A Running Movie
Review: Although it is in german when you have the DVD you can change languages to english. The base of the story is Lola's boyfriend must get a whole lot of money in 20 minutes. HOW??? well thats the whole plot.
It starts out with this wild cartoon and then turns into the "real life" which it is the most of the movie. The movie is a non-stop whirl-win of fun. The excitment and action (not explosives) is great.
I own this movie and although i dont watch it all the time I do find myself going back and watching it whenever i want to see a good action/excitement movie. It has a good plot and the way the movie was put together is new and vibrant. The music supports the film very well also.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes to talk about doing stuff but doesnt because then you can dream you are Lola on this journey but you never really would be!

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Summary: WOW
Review: This is one of those movies that make you think. It makes you wonder and ponder that one question... what if? The other point that this movie makes is that and I quote Lola "With love you can do anything". She makes a good point and that is what this whole movie is about. Finally the last point is that the soundtrack is so friggin good. It has the best techno beat that I have heard since Blade came out. The only recommendation I would make is to pay for advanced shipping because you need to see this movie.

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Summary: Techno Existentialism 101
Review: To me the most interesting philisophical aspect of this film isn't the obvious one presented. That of "small seemingly insignifigant events can alter our destinies" (or the flapping of a butterflies wings can cause a hurricane).

Rather than focus on that I found myself enthralled by Lola's physical plight through the streets of Berlin. It seemed as a microcosm for life itself. It was a road movie with an overexerted heartbeat. If you don't think this movie was deep I think you may have to take a closer look.

The part that set my head spinning was during the third story when Lola has absolutely zero solutions for her situation and asks herself "what should I do now?...Keep Running." Don't we tell ourselves that in some form everyday of our lives. Motion making us cancel out the fact that we may be on infinite auto pilot. Motion cancelling out the fact that at the end of the day we are all going to die anyway.

Some people have said that the running became dull or redundant but honestly those are the parts of the film that challanged me to go inside of myself most of all. On top of that this film is truly cinematic (unlike most made these days) and has a driving techno soundtrack.

Sometimes actions speak louder than words..and in this case that is proved to the 110th degree.

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Summary: Celluloid speed!
Review: I challenge anyone to fall asleep watching this movie! The combination of the techno-beat soundtrack and Lola running feels like it should be as bad for you as looking directly at strobe lighting. The main idea behind the movie has been done many times before - having the chance to re-live the same day again to reach a different conclusion. The director shows us how coincidence and chance affect outcomes. This isn't a film for realists, fans of great dialogue or character development. But if you think you would enjoy watching a movie that grabs you by your senses and shakes you up, you could do a lot worse.

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Summary: Just Wonderful
Review: All I can say is "Wow." After viewing Run Lola Run once, I was sucked in. And now, after having seen it at least 10 times, I still love it just as much as I did the first time. I've seen this movie so many times, I swear I can speak fluent German! It quickly became one my favorite movies of all time. First off, the greatest part of the film is Franka Potente. What a great actress. She makes Lola a believable heroine, and she makes you want to dye your own hair flaming red. She's tough and fearless, and will do anything for the love of her life. The movie plays out 3 different times, each time with a different ending, but every time with one goal: save her boyfriend's life. The movie plays out almost like a music video, for the better part of the film is Lola running through the streets of Germany with a techno-like soundtrack playing in the background. The movie is not even an hour and a half, (some people say that's a good thing) and it goes quick. And, I will be the first to admit, it's not a deep movie, but it's fun. It's fast-paced, exhilerating and just wonderful, and if you haven't seen it yet, please do - it even appeals to anyone who has never seen a foreign film before.

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Summary: Absolutely brilliant!
Review: All I can add to all the other well-deserved accolades is that what Metropolis was to silent movies this one is to sound films. A feast for eyes & ears & especially the mind!

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Summary: Run Lola Run
Review: This film is amazing... not only is the cinematography masterfully done, but also the many layers of the entire film. I especially love it on DVD because I can hear the director and Franka's opinions about the film. Also, wide screen... need I say more?

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Summary: The speed , the music , the camerawork ...exellent
Review: I have to worn you - this film is not for everyone ! Subtitled version of the movie gives you better , much better understanding of it . And trust me , after few minutes , you forget that you are reading subtitles ...
This film starts from very begining with particular speed already in it , as soon , as you peak it up ... it doesn't stop . Few times it does slow down a little ... but it is only to catch some air ... so it can run faster .
Lola get a phone call from her boyfriend ... he is in big troubles ! A bag with 100.000 marks gone ... he has 20 minutes to get the money... or he is dead ! Her bike was stolen ... she has to run to get there in time ... and find the way to find the money ! That is why she is running , no other choice ?! But no matter , what she does ... somebody dies . And she has to start it again... and again ... untill she get it right .( I wish , the real life will give us as many chances ... but it never happens ??! ).
Cinematography on highest level ! Speed of the movie keeps you on adrenalin level of reality - you forget , this is only a movie . I found myself on the feet few time ... with only 3 words coming out of my mouth : RUN LOLA RUN !!!

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Summary: Pure entertainment
Review: I watched the version that is not dubbed. I know many people who refuse to watch foreign films if they're not dubbed in English but this is such a huge mistake. One reviewer for this movie said "he didn't speak Kraut" and that he fell asleep. I find it hard to believe anyone could fall asleep with this film. Not only is the action non-stop, but the main character is such a good actress, as well as extremely attractive that only someone with an extrememly limited attention span could fall asleep on this one. Great story, original idea, cinematography, etc. If you've shied away from foreign films thinking that it's too hard to read subtitles, try this one. You'll find after awhile that you don't realize you're reading them at all.

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Summary: run lola run
Review: A photographer's film. Absolute art. Color, composition, story & soundtrack combine to make this an A+ film.