Comments on 'Run Lola Run'

Positives
This is defiantly one of the most bizarre films I have ever seen. This was due to the intensity and confusion caused by the frequent, over the top shots of running and real life to animation switch overs. The soundtrack, which contained a large number of highly synthetic dance beats helped me to stay on edge for the duration of the film. I also especially enjoyed the 'what if?' scenarios created by the end of each run to the super-market, it was as if the filmmaker was exploring the different possibilities of a situation if the slightest little thing changes, such as with the animated dog near the start of each run, can have massive effects on the overall outcome. Actress Franka Potente (Lola) was not allowed to wash her hair for several weeks during filming as the colour of hair would fade with each wash (imdb.com).

Negatives
As I stated above, the frequent shots of running from many different angles, was over the top. Whilst this added to the impact the film had on me, this did become tedious after a while. Lola's screams were also ear-piercingly loud, something that made me cringe slightly. The fact that this is not a US or UK film means we do not think of star factor as highly as we would normally - This isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just that if people use star factor as a way into viewing a film, then it could be hard to get them to see this one.