The Pawnbroker
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Movie Reviews of The Pawnbroker
Movie Review: Ever a c lassic
Summary: 5 Stars
Some time framed memories seem to last, in this case, a Rod Steiger classic performance. Idylic days in the countryside transform into 3rd Reich madness and then a lifetime of nightmarish memories interwoven with daily survival. A movie that operates on different levels remains effective in running the gamult of emotions tinged with sadness and longing. A squandered Oscar opportunity for Steiger by the Acadamy which sought redemption by bestowing the award years later for an overated performance in a weak script. The pieces of this cinematic pie fit together well and the film remains a pleasure and privilege to view.Movie Review: Jesus Saves
Summary: 5 Stars
This film adaptation of Edward Lewis Wallant's novel The Pawnbroker is a fantastic collage of Christian imagery that highlights the Jewish struggle to recover from the effects of the Holocaust. None can imagine nor compare the experience of those who endured the Nazi holocaust, and those who survived were and are tormented by feelings of guilt, isolation and doubt. Rod Steiger presents a powerful image of Sol Nazerman, a survivor, who doubts, denies and fights any chance of hope. His actions are representative of a true Teshuva and this film wonderfully delivers the act through stark imagery and juxtapositioning.Movie Review: Highly Introspective
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is an excellent social commentary, Rod Steiger is an excellent actor, and his performance coupled with the social commentary creates very a penetrating experience. This is not a sit down and eat popcorn film, it basically burdens your soul and leaves you shaken afterward. The film relates to the memories and conscience of a Holocaust survivor, and how he manages to deal or not deal with both. The reflections of the survivor are terribly true to life, and therefore impact the viewer; the film basically leaves one with deeply ingrained impressions.Movie Review: Informative drama...
Summary: 5 Stars
This drama gives a perspective on how a Jewish person might be negatively affected by experiences they had during the holocaust...
The movie tries to provide some story background for the instability and dsyfunction in his behavior and outlook etc...
I think the movie did a good job 'introducing the elements' of the apathy and changes he goes through, although the sequence being not necessarily totally convincing to me personally... an overall admirable attempt none the less...
Movie Review: First saw this in college
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie premiered in my freshman year at college. It blew everyone away, and it does now too. I watch this movie over and over again, amazed at every aspect of the production. Imagine my surprise when I found out years after the premiere that a shirttail relative of my wife's was the assistant film editor. That woman participated in the split-second flashbacks that represent the protagonist's memories and how the Holocaust haunted every moment of his life. What a wonderful movie.