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Advantages: Spectacular and important film depicting the treatment of Jews during the war
Disadvantages: Long and slow moving which may deter some viewers

Shindler's List is a masterpiece of film making. I was a little reluctant to watch the film at first but was completely mesmerised by it's shear brilliance. The film is based on the real life German Shindler whose actions during the war lead to the sviour of countless Jews. Shindler emplyed Jewish workers during the war and in so doing kept them away from the concentration camps. Although his initial motives were business he slowly developed a bond ...
...the saviour of hundreds. The film is brutal, graphic and uncompromising in its depiction of the brutal and inhumane treatment of the Jews during the second world war. Spielberg does hold back in in showing terrible treatment the Jewish peopple had to endure during the war and it is a better film for it. The film is shot in black and white (with the occasional symbolic overtones of colour) but do not let this put you off as it adds to the bleak and ... Read review

Advantages: exellent special effects and great cinematography
Disadvantages: Sobering to realise its all based on true events

It's hard to believe that this film is based on so much truth. It is a truly chilling story but i believe it is important to be told. Make sure you watch the extra features at the end, you are sure to be surprised how little the film is exaggerating the real story. It is very artistically made, so for those who really enjoy good cinema this film is exellent. The special effects make the film even more realistic. Despite the sombre story line, the ...
...Most people are likely to know some background about the holocaust before watching this film and sop you may not expect to be surprised. I personally studied the holocaust quite intensively in high school and i was still surprised by what i saw!! It really is remarkable and worth owning as an all time classic film. ... Read review

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...home to his town of Cold Mountain in North Carolina to get back to this sweetheart Ada who he meet before the war. Escaping from the hospital, he begins the journey to his home. Ada is left alone in the town, struggling to run her rural farm after the death of her father. She has trouble surviving on her own because she's not used to the farm life and lives on the kindness of her neighbors until one of them sends over a woman called Ruby, a feisty ...
...old battle wounds. Based on the novel by Charles Frazier, Cold Mountain is the tale of two lovers torn apart and made to survive until they can reunite. Staring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Rene Zellweger, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Natalie Portman and musician Jack White. Directed by Anthony Minghella. ... Read review

Advantages: Fantastic story, direction and soundtrack
Disadvantages: Can be hard to follow if you can't commit for the full 2 hours

...in and I found both the characters, soundtrack and story incredibly compelling. The Oscar nominations were deserved. Although the plot in some respects is straight-forward, three woman at three points in time, it is difficult to fully explain what is to happen and how their three lives become intertwined. That said, it is worth devoting an evening to this and making sure there are no distractions, to fully appreciate the atmosphere created by Stephen ...
...myself afterwards and think about the choices you make in life and how we treat others. I don't mean to be too serious(!) but you need to be opened-minded and committed to this film right to the end to fully enjoy. Despite this glowing review, I recommend renting as opposed to buying though! ... Read review

Advantages: 2 fantastic dvds in a set!
Disadvantages: Would get more extra features if bought seperately.

...electricity, you're left feeling breathless. Moulin Rouge is a beautiful story, with a great cast, vibrant settings, and memorable songs. Nicole Kidman really shines in this character. I admit I had to watch it a few times to understand the story completely, as there is so much going on you can get distracted! But after watching a few times over, I really appreciated what a classic love story it tells and still end up in tears at the end! Romeo ...
...play. Although the actors still speak the sames words from the written story, it is set in modern times. I watched this many times whilst doing my GCSE's and it helped me understand the text. I found it quite amazing that although Shakespeare wrote the play many centuries ago, the message is still relevant in todays times. I think both of these films are must for anyone who likes love stories, music, good acting, and most importantly, great movies! ... Read review