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Schindler's List
the one line review:
stunning true story
the overview
I didn't want to watch it - it's a film that you know is historical, you know it's in black and white, you know it's about the Holocaust... you have to be in the right mood for it. I was not in the right mood. Until about 10 minutes in when I forgot where I was and lost myself to the magic of this film.
the plot:
It's the true story of Oskar Schindler, a Czech business man who moves to Poland during the 2nd WW and sets up a factory exploiting the cheap price of Jewish labour. However, the factory turns out to be a lifesaver for some 1100 Jews who are spared the turmoil of concentration camps and gas chambers.
the verdict:
The film is long, but it's good value. I was glued to the chair for it's entirety - and it was a genuine shock when I was prompted to change discs halfway through. Liam Neeson is great as Schindler, but Ben Kingsley is even better as Itzhak Stern, Schindler's Polish counterpart.
The film is incredible - truly captivating, which is surprising considering the content. Hard to describe but unquestionably a film you must-see. Currently #6 on IMDB.com's all time top films. And rightly so.
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