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Summary: Timeless.
Review: First, I would like to dedicate this review to all those who have suffered from the recent horrendous attacks in New York, The Pentagon and elsewhere. Why? Because a movie like "Schindler's List" reminds us that in the presence of unspeakable horror, we can still move on and conquer the evil that wishes to take us down. The Holocaust is undeniably the most horrific crime against humanity to date and Spielberg brings to vivid life here in a masterpiece that is timeless and important. The world must never forget because if one forgets history, it will surely repeat itself. We must never forget and never let our children forget of what we as humans, can sometimes be horribly capable of. But at the end of the film, brilliantly filmed in black and white which makes for beautiful images, we realize that good does triumph over evil and that one person can make a difference. In a time like this, when it seems like evil has won the battle, we must always remember that it takes an effort and risk to win. "Schindler's List" takes place in a time when evil men sought to rule the world but those with courage and hope did not give up. I am still reeling from the shock of the attacks in New York, tears have been shed and blood has been spilled. Let us pray for the victims and their families, but we must also not lose hope and a film like this is there to remind us that good men who strive for what's right, regardless of what must be sacrificed, can change things.
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Summary: Very Moving, But Not Exactly Accurate
Review: There are at least two major deviations from historical truth in this much-hyped film. First of all, according the Emilie Schindler, Oskar's widow, his preservation of the Jews was not motivated by altruism. Instead, he strove to save his Jews because otherwise his factory would have been closed and he would have to go to the Russian front as a German soldier.The portrayal of Poles is inflammatory and inaccurate. In actuality, Poles who cheered the deportation of Jews were very few in comparison to those who cried for the Jews. This is according to Jewish eyewitnesses (notably Abraham Lewin, Emmanuel Ringelblum, and especially Yitzhak Zuckerman). It is unfortunate that Steven Spielberg chose to portray Poles in an unfairly negative light.
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Summary: What's wrong with Spielberg??
Review: Do not misunderstand me: I neither like what the N-Socialists did to the Jews, nor do I care for the decades of the world pointing its finger at Germany (or holding its hand open for cash...). But - if Spielberg wanted to make a movie about how bad the Jews are treated in this world - why does he trample on Germany's AND the majority of Europe's nerves for a war that's almost 60 years gone now? If he wants to pull the world on his side, why doesn't he make a movie about the Muslin terrorists bombing Israel to pieces - instead of criticising the long obsolete Facisism?
Why doesn't he make a movie about Israely soldiers defending their country and families - instead of reawakening the slaughter of Omaha Beach and wasting German soldiers defending THEIR country? I still think that Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all times, but it definitely is time for him to come back to what he does best: bringing fantasy, heroes, and sci-fi into the cinema like nobody else does.
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Summary: Only a movie. (And not even a good one.)
Review: The tragedy of Spielberg is that such an enormous talent is married to such a mediocre sensibility. Turning history into a solemn, tear-jerking entertainment is no service to humanity. The film is puffed up with an exaggerated sense of itself as more, even, than a work of art - it's supposed to be a major cultural event that sends you out of the theatre a better person. John Williams' (typically) godawful score swells at the emotional high points and, at the end, the "Schindler Jews" (who deserve better, whether they realize it or not) are trotted out as the film's badge of authenticity. Viewers receive broad cues as to what to feel and when - as if there were no authentic emotional content in the simple facts of the story (which are freely altered for maximum emotional effect, by the way). Oblivious to the shocking poor taste of it all, audiences weep copiously the way they did at E.T. - only this time they think that they are weeping over something real and worthy. Let's clear something up here. What you are weeping at is EXACTLY the same thing you are weeping at in E.T.: Mr. Speilberg's rather obvious, but often uncannily effective, cinematic technique. And in this context some of us are too aware of being insulted to weep. (Which is not to say that S-berg is insincere. He honestly thinks he's great.) People don't praise this movie because it's good history or because it has anything valid to teach about human nature. There's no real insight here as to why the Nazis did bad things or why we might not be all that much different from them. They don't praise it because it challenges them in any way. They praise it because it manages to move them emotionally - all the more so because it's "real." Speilberg sucks tears out of a crowd precisely the way Pavlov conjured dog slobber. This time he exploits tragic historical events to do it, and audiences feel edified when they should feel violated - but what's new about that? The fact that this film has the power to move some people deeply does not constitute quality or importance. "Schindler's List" is a crass trivialzation of an actual tragedy - and it's widespread acceptance as a work of merit is a sign of the public's degenerate critical faculties. The Nazis also knew how to appeal to people on a base emotional level. Movies do this sort of thing all the time - the medium is all about manipulation. I have no problem with that. It's EXTREMELY dangerous to accept the medium as a teaching tool for the masses, though. If you want history, watch "Shoah". Better yet, read a book or two. That won't necessarily give you a sense of what "history" actually is, but it beats this.
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Summary: Perhaps, The Most Beautifully Made Film Of All Time
Review: Schindler's List, based on the Thomas Keneally novel (a good read!), is the best film ever made. It is shows how one man in a world gone insane can do what's right. Liam Nieson and Ralph Fiennes give the greatest performances since Malcom McDowell in A Clockwork Orange. This is a vibrant film, filmed in black & white and filmed on location in Poland that is a testament of the human spirit. Liam Nieson plays Oskar Schiendler, a war proffiter, womanizer, Nazi supporter, average jerk who you would most likely hate. Ralph Fiennes plays a Nazi who enjoys killing Jews off his rooftop. After Schiendler sees the way the Jews are treated, he changes his morals and decides to employ them to help them. He saves over 1,000 Jews and becomes the greatest hero (IMO) of the 20th Century. Steven Speilbeg perfectly directs this tour de force on location in Poland. He uses black & white to film this and gives it complete authenticity. This is a very disturbing and haunting film, due to it's acuraute potrayle of life in concentration camps. But, I suggest everyone sees this film. This is, like I said, perhaps the most beautifully made film of all time and definitley the greatest film ever made. "Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire". ...
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Summary: A Big Disappointment
Review: After hearing all the hype about this so-called masterpiece, I went ahead and watched it when it came out on PBS. What a disappointment. PBS showed terrible judgment by putting this film on television. Sure the story is interesting, but the way in which this movie portrayed the holocaust fell short of that dignity which such a story deserves. That dignity was captured much better by Corry Ten Boom's "The Hiding Place" or Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search For Meaning." Schindler's List tried to reach for that dignity, but got mired a little too much in the shock factor. And what a travesty to use the sacrosanct experience of holocaust victims as an excuse to throw more gratuitous sex onto the screen. Even the nonsexual nudity was unnecessary, as was the bad language and even some of the graphic violence. Sure the story should be honest and accurate, but overemphasizing the shock factor distracts the viewer from the real human element of the story. Spielberg took the holocaust and turned it into yet another manifestation of bread and circuses. This film was also too condescending in its moralistic approach. A good story doesn't have to overtly tell its audience what to think, and the ending just fell flat. I know Spielberg and the actors were trying to make it moving, but it ended up being....well, kind of sappy and cheesy. This film had potential, but it failed to reach it, and it has been far too overrated. It definitely does not do justice to those who endured the holocaust. What a disappointment.
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Summary: A true masterpiece.
Review: This movie is for a serious minded drama fan that has time to site through and understand the film. Spielberg doesn't hold back to show the world the true horror that we went through during the Holocaust, and the unlikely hero that saved 1500 Jews from extermination. Starring Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, it chroniclizes the events that led up to Oskar having an enterprise to a haven that saved Jews. Ben Kingsly is his Jewish accountant that helps him through troubled times. It even shows Oskar trying to show Amon Goeth, a very brutal Nazi, what's going on and what he his doing is very wrong. This is easily Spielbergs signature film and should be viewed by all who have the time and patience to watch the whole thing.
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Summary: this is such a touching movie i have ever seen
Review: Schindler's List is a very very touching movie. It shows what a human being should treat others regardless of races. This is definitely one of the best moive Spielberg had ever made. Everyone should see this masterpiece because of jew's experience during WWI and we should respect them.
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Summary: Absolutely Haunting!
Review: This is one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. It shows Spielberg at his best, and he deserved the Best Director Oscar. This film is completely mesmerizing. It has wonderful performances all around, especially by Liam Neeson and Ralph Finnes. this is not the feel good movie of the year, though. It is a horrific look at what the Nazi's did to the Jews and others who were "inferior to the master race". This is a horrific movie, and very disturbing. I could not believe how evil people can be. This movie, though, horrific enough, puts some of the Holocaust mildly. If you want to see it worse, go to the Holocaust Museuem in Washington, D.C. Ralph Finnes shows how evil people can be, and you are actually seduced by him. Liam Neeson shows that in a world of evil, there is still a little bit of good. John williams score is so breathtaking, it goes right along with the feeling of the Jews. This movie also has one of the greatest moments in movie history, in my opinion. At the end of the movie, each one of the actual Schindler Jews puts a flower or something on his actual grave. That made me cry. I never cry at movies. That was very powerful. This is not a movie to watch again and again. It is very disturbing. But, if you haven't seen this movie, watch it. It is an experience everyone should have.
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