Film Review – Barbara

Christian Petzold has proven himself to be a nuanced filmmaker with a
specific interest in the heartbeat of his characters. With “Yella” and
“Jerichow,” he’s displayed tight command of mood and visual
communication, using body language to express what long passages of
dialog cannot possibly convey. Even when the material doesn’t quite
stimulate the senses, Petzold shows an investment in the life of his
screenplay, refusing to hand his audience easy answers. “Barbara” isn’t a
tightly wound story of sacrifice, yet its distance is alluring,
retaining secrets and motivations, building to a satisfying conclusion.
Petzold may not summon a gripping pace, but his concentration on the
minutiae of behavior remains riveting. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com