The decade's pressure-cooker energy gave rise to one of the most innovative eras of independent and international cinema, with films such as Rushmore and Cronos propelling filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Guillermo del Toro into the spotlight.
At an unbelievably brisk 80 minutes, the brilliance of Run Lola Run is in its deceptive simplicity. The narrative's cyclical and undemanding nature allows writer/director Tom Tykwer to play to his strengths, the most obvious of which is Franka Potente's singular and electrifying performance.
Lola feels solidly crafted and wholly alive. She's stubborn and headstrong, albeit a bit of a burnout stoner, and throughout her many lives, we see the brutal lows and ear-splitting highs she's willing to go through to ensure the survival of someone she cares for.
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