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Summary: One Of The Most Powerful Of All Films.
Review: Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List" remains one of the greatest of all movies, and one of the most effective. This is an example of incredibly powerful cinema. The movie is rich in everything from design to casting and especially cinematography. It's fitting the Spielberg films the movie in black and white, because it makes some statement of the era and reflects the darkness of it. Never have the horrors of the Holocaust been shown so realistically and convincingly on screen. Spielberg shows the perverse nature and evil of the Nazis in all their realism. "Schindler's List" is unforgettable and moves the viewer to tears. There are tears of sadness, rage, happiness and admiration. Liam Neeson gives a fantastic performance that never lacks power. This is what dramatic filmmaking is all about. "Schindler's List" will never lose it's power and will endure for many years to come.
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Summary: Schindler's List shows the true horror of the Holocaust
Review: I watched Schindler's List as part of a required class. I didn't have much interest in it before; like other movies I'd seen reviews of, I thought it looked interesting and that I might want to see it sometime. But now after watching it, I can say without hesitation that it was one of the best films I have ever seen. Not only was the quality itself good, but the story and its portrayal was very moving. The ability to make a deeply touching movie is sometimes lost in our culture, but I think that Spielburg has undoubtedly made his mark with this masterpiece. I found myself wanting to cry as I witnessed the plight of the Jews. I felt intense anger at Geothe for his heartless treatment of his fellow humans. The ability to empithize with the characters must be in any movie in order for it to be called great. Schindler's List is a classic, pure and simple. It is heart-wreching and thought provoking, yet is not without touches of humor and lightheartedness. Some might dispute the violence of the film, calling it too graphic. But I think that its graphic nature is the most important element. This film is designed to show what the Holocaust was truly like; how terrible it really was. If the violence was removed, the original goal would have been lost. Only through being shown the true evil and cruely that humans are capable of, and what they have done, can we be sure not to allow history to repeat itself.
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Summary: Know What This Film Is.
Review: THIS MOVIE IS NOT A HISTORY LESSON.But then again, the greatest history is not taught, but felt, to coin a cliche. The screenwriters of this film may have taken license with Schindler and Goeth and the myriad other figures. So what? Should we watch Holocaust movies for character studies? NO. We can like the characters, but the heart of this beautiful, beautiful film is its power to convey how it was to live in that time and place. If Schindler was not corrupt but ultimately redeemed in the exact way as in the film... I do not care. He represents a flawed decency unlike many characters possess in films. He is real, even if he is not the real Oskar Schindler. If Goeth was not such a monster... Oh well. The character, portrayed wonderfully by Ralph Fiennes, represented evil in its purest. Watching this film made me despise such hate more than years of Hitler demonizing could--it made me realize that there is such evil. This film was not a character film. It was not an Academy Award film shoe-in. And if Spielberg did win, it was because the Academy finally realized his talent--but only when they couldn't refuse it. This film couldn't lose because it was the best picture of the year(and many others, I'd say). Watch this film and feel. Don't think until it and your reaction to it are over.
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Summary: EXCELLENT MOVIE!
Review: There isn't much I can say about this movie. Except that is excellent in every way, from acting, to the realistic black and white color, to the general feeling during this period of time. One minor addition, I would like to add, is that I would have liked to have seen more about how badly the Jews were treated. I got the general idea, but I would have liked to seen how hateful the soliders were to these people. Wonderful picture. The video is a "must have".
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Summary: Schindlers List and Saving Private Ryan are Spielbergs best!
Review: This was a great movie. Schindlers List And Saving Private Ryan are director Steven Spielbergs best. These movies have the best acting that I have ever seen. Both storys take place in World War 2. I own Saving Private Ryan On DVD. Now I need Schindlers List out on DVD to set beside The Private Ryan DVD in my collection.
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Summary: A great Hero
Review: The best movie ever and Oskar Schindler is one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century.
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Summary: Audience Impact
Review: The first (and last) time I viewed this masterpiece in a theater, I could not help but notice the reaction of the audience upon their leaving. Some were crying or trying to hold back tears, some were stunned, some had completely blank faces, some showed signs of anger; but the overall atmosphere was one of utter silence. Never in the history of motion pictures has a film had such an emotional impact upon its constituents. Upon viewing the video, I was left in a state of awe, wonder, and anger. Those who have defended the Germans in previous critiques must remember one fact. The two "World Wars" of the twentieth century, in which millions of American lives were taken defending our country and our way of life, were perpetrated by Germany and the German lust for dominance (but Germany is only a symbol for any megalomaniac self-deceiving culture). The Holocaust?...It did occur and in a way that its brutality could not be depicted even with this film. The next time it could be you! ... and perhaps that is Spielberg's message. Though this film is "R" rated, it should be viewed by children...to give them nightmares ... nightmares so that man's inhumanity to man may never again be perpetrated whether it be by another Holocaust or by another Inquisition.
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Summary: To The Point, Solid Documentary!
Review: Gives you a clear mental image, on what took place during the Holocaust. The film is in Black and white, which gives it a classic touch. Although it is pretty lenghthy, It isn't hard to follow, but I reccommend having "some" prior knowledge about the Holocaust, before viewing this movie.
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Summary: History at it's most wonderfully directed.
Review: This is a must have for those who have to see a great film. On a scale from one to ten , i'd give it a 1. 1 terrific movie that is. Never before have i seen a greater film about the holocaust. When i first read about it in history class i was all like "boring-- hello this happened like 50 years ago in europe, who cares!"But when i saw this film i was happy to see that most of the actors were american, or at least brittish. Cause i dont want to watch some dang foreign movie.Then later i heard george lucas made it, cause man i love that E.T movie. this is a good film and if you really care about the holocaust and jewish people then you will watch it! Achtung! if not vell zin puhhapz yoo shoold bee imprizend.Achtung!
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Summary: What's all the hubbub about?
Review: I have been hearing about this movie for a long time. Some said it's the greatest movie of '93.Some said it's the greatest film of the decade. And some even said it's the greatest movie ever. Why they say that is a mystery to me. I see nothing that great about it. Pros: *Stellar performances, namely Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. *The black and white idea was excellent. It gave the movie a magical touch. *The direction was brilliant. I was amazed that Steven Spielberg could make a good movie that doesn't rely on visual effects, like the rest of his movies. *The editing(done by the same talented editor of Saving Private Ryan, Michael Kahn)was amazing too. *The score was perfect. John Williams is always amazing. Cons: *Some "facts" in it should've been said to be fictitious, like the 6 million number .Shame on you, Spielberg. *The movie (at 3+ hours) is too long. *Where are the translations of the Hebrew and German dialogues? Bottomline: Not worth the noise. I'll probably get a lot of hate mail and negative numbers below, but I don't care. I just stated my opinion.
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