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The Holocaust is terrible atrocity during the Second World War when the Nazi's killed countless Jews. It was always going to be a difficult subject to make a film about, but in 1993, Steven... more

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  • 84 of 84 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    britum2000

    5 Stars Lest we forget. Review with images 07/10/2006
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A masterpiece in monochrome, with a splash of red.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Harrowing in the extreme, a hard lesson in history.

    PROLOGUE AND RATIONALE My mother was forever a strange combination of Geordie and Jewish extraction (forget a Mother's Day at your peril) ;' to a dog it should happen, bonny lad!!' Because of the fate of her ancestors in 1940's Europe she had not been able to watch Schindler's List despite my gentle persusasion to do so. Perhaps one day we might have sat down together and shared this experience, but I think I'm in for a long wait now, even with my tenuous belief in reincaranation. She was a stubborn old bugger who knew her own mind until her last years, but I loved her dearly. So without her ... more
  • 58 of 58 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    LAURALILIA

    5 Stars Schindler's List - It Didn't Win All Those Awards For Nothing! 06/05/2009
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    Advantages Advantages Great cinematography, great acting, great costumes, the list goes on...

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Quite harrowing.

    ***Schindler's List (1993)*** I watched this again the other night when it was on Sky. Even though I have seen it before and I know what is coming, I still find it a very powerful and thought provoking film. I think most certainly for young adults it is essential viewing. One day there will be no one left with first hand accounts of the type of atrocities that occurred and so it is a poignant reminder, so that we don't forget... ***Brief Synopsis*** This film is an adaptation of the book by Thomas Keneally. It tells the story of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) who set up a factory in Poland ... more
  • 45 of 45 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    lush_lozenge

    5 Stars "Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire" 22/11/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Moving, beautiful, timeless, tragic

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Do you wanna cry? Do ya??!!

    For any of you unfamiliar with this film, let me tell you two things. A - it's not your usual Spielberg happy clappy delight and B - I'm ashamed of you... This is what I would happily call a modern movie classic as it's a true masterpiece of cinema that encapsulates stunning cinematography, real life tragedy, pitch-perfect performances and haunting words. This is why we have cinema; to tell the stories that need to be told. And after that little melodramatic intro, let's get down to the nitty gritty of a DVD that should be the staple of everyone's collection. PLOT: Oskar Schindler (Neeson) is ... more
  • 69 of 69 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    jilmil

    5 Stars A little attempt to write about a great movie 22/07/2002
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Good story, good cast, good script, good direction, etc

    Disadvantages Disadvantages maybe monotonous for some

    This is universally acclaimed to be one of the best movies. Steven Speilberg who has many great movies to his name directed Schindler’s list. He created a classic movie when he made this movie which leaves a lasting impression in the minds of the people who watch this movie. All I can say is that it impressed me a great deal and made me think about what the director wanted to say through the movie I have seen a couple of with similar theme but then this movie definitely has a class of its own. This film was made in black and white and had a strong script. The direction was flawless. The main ... more
  • 41 of 41 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 whitewiner

    Member since 20/10/2001

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    5 Stars WHEN TAKING LIFE WAS GOVERNMENT POLICY 05/12/2001
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Frightening truth, excellent film.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Exposes truth some would rather not see.

    Spielberg's authentic adaption of Thomas Keneally's Booker Prize winning novel 'Schindler's Arc' is a moving, stark and often distrubing but captivating film which harrowingly details the heroism of Oskar Schindler ( Liam Neeson) a german industrialist whom became dedicated to saving jews from their fate with the nazis.I was touched by the intensity of the film's relentless determinism to portray this horrific and traumatic account of human suffering, and one man's formidable battle to save life. Upon his arrival in Crakow Poland in 1939 he aimed to exploit the cheap and readily available ... more

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Actor(s) Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Embeth Davidtz, Ben Kingsley
Director(s) Steven Spielberg, Steven Spielberg, Steven Spielberg
Genre Drama - Historical
Classification 15 years and over
Production Year 1993

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