The Good German (2006)

Drama Suspense

Based on the novel by Joseph Kanon, "The Good German" takes place in the ruins of post-WWII Berlin, where U.S. Army war correspondent Jake Geismar (George Clooney) becomes embroiled with Lena Brandt (Cate Blanchett), a former lover whose missing husband is the object of a manhunt by both the American and Russian armies. Intrigue mounts as Jake tries to uncover the secrets Lena may be hiding in her desperation to get herself and her husband... Full synopsis »

The combination of George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Tobey Maguire and director Steven Soderbergh should have been enough to make The Good German both a box office and critical smash, but this World War II era throw back gets so indulged with making itself look old that it begins to feel old, too. Full movie review »

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