The movie is made by the actors.
357587
Very entertaining movie.  The plot line isn't anything to brag about, but to watch two iconic actors (and a third awesome one) just have fun in classic roles for them is very enjoyable.
1025214
After watching the movie I enjoyed the book, but the actors in the movie made it more real and brought it to life.
1439030
This is a pretty funny movie if you enjoy these actors often.. It is not there best work butstill a very fun movie to see, (Especially if you are familiar with the original film)
4019336
Quite fun to watch. The actors played off each other quite well and made the movie enjoyable.
333189
Their's actually a story here with actors who are believable in their roles, unless the Hollywood crap where actors just play themselves.
No, it's not a sex, drugs and rock & roll flick. Grow up and get over  it.
4578577
The overall setup or frame of the movie is pure fantasy...and the end is too predictable and a little hokey. But I was drawn into the movie, the cast and acting are good, and the characters are very likeable. So, overall, I really enjoyed the movie.
2744667
The action is great the story is fun the drama was pretty well written i like this movie because it had a great cast and the story was very well done.
336469
The young Ryan Gosling and Richard Pitt make all the difference in a film headlined by Sandra Bullock.  Playing the characters of Richard and Justin, two troubled teens of opposite social circles, the psychopathic duo philosophize the justification of a short but effective serial killer career.  Sandra Bullock as the investigating detective almost takes a backseat to the dynamics of Gosling and Pitt who attempt to counter forensic techniques with shrewd and evil methods.
Watching the characters of the suave and arrogant Richard together with the introverted yet brilliant Justin scheming against investigating authorities makes the film all worthwhile.  One almost wants to see how far the pair can proceed with their evil doings in this combat of minds against the police.  But just like  any true serial killer's "M.O", we want them to be caught, and here is where the themes collide to make the story interesting.
Sandra Bullock's character is also one of interest, as she plays a former victim-turned-detective with a masochistic preference for relationships.  Ben Chaplin gives some balance as her partner, in more than one way, but again it's high schoolers Richard and Justin who make the film move.  I will be curious to see the next roles Ryan Gosling and Richard Pitt play, but for now watch Murder By Numbers for its general appeal as a criminal psychology thriller.
3565444
I love movies, this is one of the beat movies I have seen recently. The acting is so good it draws you into the movie making you feel as though you are part of the group.
3929823
This is a very good movie and I like that the actors don't look "Hollywood perfect".  They dress and look more like a real period moive.
1684957
Early in the movie it is easy to tell who is the bad guy but it doesn't let you know how it turns out. Supporting actors made the movie more believable.
555173
Yes it is a little cheesy, but the underlining message still resonates.  It looks as if the actors were having fun.
2778149
Peter (Stipe Erceg) and Jan (Daniel Bruhl) are "The Edukators", young men with leftish political ideas that have their own way of fighting the establishment. What do they do? Well, they break into rich people s houses and rearrange the furniture in strange ways, leaving behind a card signed saying "Your days of plenty are numbered", signed by "The Edukators". The purpose of Peter and Jan is to scare the rich, and make them realize that not everybody is happy with the status quo.

All goes well until Jule (Julia Jentsch), Peter s girlfriend, learns about their activities from Jan, while Peter is on holidays. Jules likes what they do, and proposes Jan to break into the house of a rich businessman that "ruined her life". Of course, not everything goes well, but that makes things more interesting, as their unsuccessful mission spices the rest of the movie, setting the stage for a kidnapping and a love triangle  :)

All in all, I can say that I really liked this movie. "The Educators" is not realistic and it is far from perfect, but it certainly is quite original and entertaining. Furthermore, this film has some good dialogue that will make you think about rebellion, and change. Of course, recommended.

Belen Alcat

PS1:  "The Edukators" is in German, with subtitles, and was directed by Hans Weingartner.

PS2:  This is not very important but... pay attention to the soundtrack, I am pretty sure you will love it. I know I am looking forward to buy the cd!
2138325
Good acting cast.........Should Hollywood get new material and stop remaking stories
3883761
What a great group of actors....I think they must have loved making this movie.  It's a bit slow, a little silly and somewhat predictable but a welcome change if you want to escape and end the night in a good mood.  Probably not for the little ones or teens, too old and slow for them....but for us it was just a fun night at the movies.
2995236
The final is very good but, before that, the movie sometimes is bored.  It can be better if the actors made a better effort.
4618768
This movie has top actors in it and is well written.  I would say that it is worth a look!