Berlin Alexanderplatz

Berlin Alexanderplatz is beautifully directed and it doesn't make you feel distracted from the story considering its 3 hour length. On the other hand this film doesn't necessarily offer anything new or surprising to the viewer so I'd suggest keeping the expectations not so high.

Evil men, underground gangs, immigrants and the crooked world. The journey is too long to my liking. From rising through the ranks and ending up destroying everything.

Cinematography, art direction and costumes are setting the stage for a few great actors like Albrecht Schuch and Joachim Krol who all sadly fail to bring a flawed script to greatness in this artistic effort. One star each for the above mentioned.

Modern adaptation of Alfred Döblin's novel from 1929. This film is a fantastical, real-life tragedy. Wondrous cinematography & excellent acting. Truly German cinema at it's absolute BEST!

Amazing job of bringing this 1920s story into 2020 to depict modern conflicts which, after all, are not so different from 100 years ago. Very well directed and beautifully shot to portray underground life and its unusual relationships. Maybe a nuance too long but great to watch. Impressingly well played by the Reinhold character.