Review of The Elementary Particles (2006) by Martin S — 09 Sep 2007

If you have read the book don't see the movie. IMHO the director wasn't able to catch the mood of the novel at all.

This review of The Elementary Particles (2006) was written by Martin S on 09 September 2007.

The Elementary Particles has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dawn M (161) on 23 Dec 2007

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By Mehmet B (4) on 26 Sep 2008

Well, I expected more as I wached Bleibtreu and Potente together in more films before, I think it could be more impressive on other hands…

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By V V (44) on 20 Nov 2007

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By Heike S (4) on 09 Sep 2007

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By Christian S (431) on 18 Sep 2008

Sehr gute Schauspieler, verstÃ¶rende Ansichten unserer Zeit…

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By Ed S (121) on 19 Sep 2007

I didn`t read the book so I can`t say if it is better than the book or not...funny and tragic in equal measures…

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Must confess, I haven't read the book. Acting was great - particularly from Moritz Bleibtreu…

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Over-sentimentalism probably isn't the exact word I have in mind, but that was what gagged me throughout the film…

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