BERLIN AM MEER is a highly enjoyable romance/drama with a lot of smart comedy parts in it. The cast is a very well functioning ensemble of fresh faces and young talents. Best known internationally is Robert Stadlober (as Tom) who started his big screen career with "Sonnenallee", which was quite a success in Germany. Up and coming is Jana Pallaske (as Margarete) , who will be seen in lead next to German super star Til Schweiger in "Phantomschmerz" and in two other Warner projects within the year. The newcomer is Claudius Franz (as Mitsch). Fresh out of film school he gives proof of his extraordinary talent in his first feature appearance. The film is about a group of twenty s.th. guys who's easy "student life" is turned up side down when the younger sister Mavie (Anna Brüggemann) of their roommate Mitsch (Claudius Franz) is moving in. The film is music driven. With a blast soundtrack mix from those ultra hip local music groups like Jeans Team, 2Raumwohnung, Hund am Strand and famous Mia and Wir sind Helden. The film authentically shows the current life of this age group in a major European city. Living an easy life without obligations financed by some waiter jobs. Partying 'till they drop in the coolest clubs in town. Finally it is quite a heart wrenching romance. Listen to the voice over in the beginning and towards the ending. My favorite scene: the slowly cumulating party scene in Margaretes (Jana Pallaske) apt. Never seen a hilarious and authentic party like this in a movie.
Review of Berlin am Meer
