The Pianist (Full Screen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Pianist (Full Screen Edition)
Movie Review: Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I simply loved this film. It's beautifully filmed, wonderfully acted and engrossing. This war is not easy to watch, the things that occured are difficult for any of us to fathom, but stories like this really illustrate that humans are not only capable of horrible things, but incredible things. There is a balance between beauty and ugliness in this film that is reminiscent of Shindler's List. I really feel that this film is Brody's finest work to date. This is a personal story and it feels that way, its triumphant and I enjoy triumph occuring in the eyes of a storm, it leaves us with hope. Movie Review: Gut wrenching...
Summary: 5 Stars
The film is based on a true story and is set in World War II. It centers around a world class pianist by the name of Wladyslaw Szpilman who survives the Holocaust with the help of Polish revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the Nazi occupation and with the courageous help from non-Jewish sympathizers. You may have seen a number of movies on the Holocaust and ask yourself why torment yourself with another 2 hour horror - yet this movie places you in the seat - you loath the Nazi's along with Wladyslaw's brother as they separate the Jews from the rest of the population, make them wear armbands and re-settle in ghettos - you feel the fear of Wladyslaw's loving family as they climb about the transport train - you feel Wladyslaw's hunger and his dry mouth and lips after hiding out for days without food and hunger - and eventually you see how Wladyslaw is spared by the enemy, who at the end of it all is human. This movie is incredibly difficult to watch in many scenes yet is unforgettable as it should be...
Movie Review: Good movie, defective DVD
Summary: 1 Stars
Universal Widescreen, will not play through, but stops at ch. 13.
I have seen the film, which is excellent, but am very disappointed at the poor quality of the disk, which will not finish playing, even on a brand-new Sony DVD player.
Movie Review: German Officer shows compassion.
Summary: 4 Stars
A wonderful story of compassion and caring by a German Captain. A Polish Jew by the name of Szpilman is repeatedly given safe passage as the German war machine takes over much of Europe. While many Jews sheepishly awaited their fate, Szpilman used his pianist fame to evade death.
He nearly runs out of luck when the Germans set up post in a house he's hiding in. When the commanding German officer discovers Szpilman, he tells him to play the piano. Szpilman performs a wonderful tune on the piano. The Captain responds with compassion, giving Szpilman food and even the coat off his back. Unfortunately, the German Captain falls into the hands of Russians and, presumably, dies in their captivity.
In summation, a story of survival during this most difficult of wars. A German and a Jew sharing a moment of joy amidst hard times. Who would have imagined?
Not for children under age 10. Contains violence and harsh language.
Movie Review: HD-DVD please don't go away!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased from amazon.com the movie "The Pianist" in HD-DVD. Everything was perfect! The quick shipping, the excellent protective packaging, the price and the movie itself! This film is an extremely moving depiction by Adrien Brody of the true story of accomplished pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman and his powerful,inspiring determination to survive the horrors of the Nazi occupation of Poland during World War II.
The video and audio quality of this HD-DVD is absolutely first rate!
Whether you are a student of history, or just a lover of great movies, this is one not to be missed!