Set in post World War II Germany. Rachel Morgan (Kiera Knightly) is reunited with her husband Lewis (Jason Clarke), a British colonel charged with rebuilding Hamburg. When they arrive at their new home she’s shocked to learn that they’ll be sharing the house with its previous owners- a German widower named Stephen (Alexander Skarsgård) and his daughter.
Pros:
•Kiera Knightly and Alexander Skarsgård were very good in their roles. The chemistry was certainly there and their relationship didn’t feel forced.
•Most of the movie was beautifully shot.
•While it moved at a slow place it kept my attention. Not once did I feel the urge to nod off.
•It has Alexander Skarsgård in it for crying out loud! If nothing else, I had something nice to look at for an hour and forty five minutes.
Cons:
•Instead of focusing so much on the love story, I wish they had spent more time going into post World War II Germany and what it was like for the people living there. I found it very interesting.
•There’s a very minor sub plot involving the daughter that was totally unnecessary. They could’ve easily cut it.
•The third act felt very rushed.
•The ending was extremely predictable. Even made me a little mad.
•While I’d say it’s worth watching if you’re into period pieces and/or romantic dramas, you don’t need to see it in theaters.
My Rating: 6/10
