fun movie . the script be awful but the quality of actor save the day . john hurt be perfect and a be jane alexander . beau bridge be fair and the actress who play his wife be very weak . the story be the true star . base on a true story and the pace move well and the whole concept of escape east germany suck you in and hold you . joyous end provide enough elation to compensate for script . don not expect academy award quality but it a great ride for the whole family .