A Day in October
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Movie Reviews of A Day in October
Movie Review: The Scandinavian Miracle at Midnight
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the most remarkable feats of World War II happened in Denmark. After about three years of believing they could live in peace with the Germans, the Jews were finally scheduled to be shipped to the death camps. Fortunately, a trusted Dane working in the German's Command learned of the plan a day or two before it was to happen, so he secretly warned the Jews. Within a matter of hours, the Danish Resistance help get some 7,200 Jews on boats and taken to Sweden. Being neutral, Sweden willingly took in these Jewish refugees. Fewer than four hundred did not escape, but were shipped out of Denmark to the camps. This is the compelling, true story of one family in that 'miracle at midnight.' The Disney movie of that name is a similar story, which chronicles another family experience during that same incident.
There is so much to discuss in this movie that parents will just want to watch it with their kids to decide what would be important to their family. There is very little bad language, or anything objectionable to traditional values families in this movie. It is one you will not soon forget. Oh, one more thing: When the Jews were finally able to return to Denmark after the war, they found their businesses had been kept going, their homes maintained, and even their gardens attended by the Danes!
Movie Review: Another great Holocaust story.
Summary: 5 Stars
I always hesitate to say too much about these movies as it takes away all the elements of surprise.
I very much enjoyed this movie. It shows how people help people and what we are able to do when we have to.
I hope by remembering where we were we will never go there again.
A must see for Holocaust survival lovers.
Movie Review: ....gripping
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been awhile since I have seen this film but I remember that it was well done.Movie Review: A boring film in October
Summary: 2 Stars
I admit I was swayed to purchase this DVD by the good reviews it received on Amazon. I like films about WWII; I like DB Sweeny; and the plight of Danish Jews sounded compelling. But the film is a 'dud' and sad to say in particular because DB Sweeny just isn't very good here.
The story of the Danish Jews escaping to Sweden just before they were to be sent to concentration camps by the Nazi's, should hold anyone's interest, but the effort by the filmaker to make an engaging movie just falls flat. Scenes go on too long with no forward movment of the story and I just couldn't find anything that likeable about the characters. So don't be fooled by the reviews; this movie isn't terrible--just 'dull' in its presentation and really not worth your time.
Movie Review: Lame acting
Summary: 2 Stars
Acting was lame at best. Sounded like they were reading their scripts. Very hokey. Not a good representation of the incredible true events surrounding the organized escape of over 7,000 jews from Denmark, and the way it was carried out by the Danish people. If you want to see a good movie about these events, see Miracle at Midnight. Much much better, even though it's a Disney "made for tv" movie.