The Pianist [HD DVD]
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Movie Reviews of The Pianist [HD DVD]
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!
Movie Review: The Power of the Pianist
Summary: 5 Stars
I told my wife and youngest daughter that they were going to love this movie as I had seen it once before. I didn't know that it was going to have such a profound impact on my daugher who followed up the first viewing with several encores and ordered 3 books on-line to continue the "research" into this powerful story. It's hard to believe that this really happened but is a story that we are all obligated to learn. The entire movie is first rate...one of the best ever made!Movie Review: Beauty among Beasts.
Summary: 5 Stars
Now THIS ... is a good film !!
Having viewed many, many films typical of the era of madness, I put this one at or near the top. Why ??
Because it deals more with intelligence/dignity and the intangible human presence caught up in a world of madness - physical & mental.
The prerequisite violent killings & torture are there - but that sobering activity is simply among the presence - a part of - the thoughts, the existence of innocent, literary, sane humanity within this flic !! Indeed a refreshing change to address the era.
Wonderful, reflective and very well done - all of it !!
Anyone who resides among those of us who continue to try to understand what drives the human psyche to extreme madness should not miss this great film !!
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 4 Stars
I loved this movie, an epic saga of human endurance and sacrifice.
The HD DVD video quality is probably the best I've seen and the audio quality was excellent also.
The story itself was tremendous, in the nature of Schindlers list, but not quite as moving or as hard hitting as that movie. The main actors ineptitude and lethargy at times was frustrating, but it is a true story, and remarkable none the less.
Great entertainment and well worth the small purchase price, this is a movie that will be played several more times over the years.
My wife, 13 year old son and 10 year old daughter enjoyed it also, I highly recommend it.