i have to issue a few word of warn first representdon not see this movie after you have just enjoy a really good hollywood production ( a i do ) . because if you do you may at first be put off a little bit by the quality of this digital production that do not quite come up to 35mm standard . you will notice this for about 10 second . two hour later however you would not quite understand anymore what exactly it be you like so much about this great hollywood movie that suddenly seem to be so shallow and so void of real issue and character . this be a wonderful and wonderful gem of a movie that would not bore you even for a second and will keep you think for day and day . i do not want to go into the plot here ( see for yourself ) and just that represent this be not a movie that can be sum up in one statement . it be a film about political activism and love and friendship and ideal in life and how we betray them and the generation if 1968 and what become of them and the dynamic of small group and and and and and . to wrap so much relevant issue into a gripping and highly entertaining and even funny story for me be a real miracle in scriptwriting . the dialogue be outstanding . of course the main reason this movie work so well be the fantastic cast . all four main character be absolutely phenomenal and of course danny bruehl and julia jentsch show again that they be the best german actor of their generation . this movie touch you emotionally and give you food for thought and entertain immensely at the same time . for me it be the best movie i have see this year . this be what cinema should be like .