Saturday, December 5, 2009

Saturday feature

I watched a movie with a friend earlier today and I’m left with the effects. I feel slightly stunned.

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a 2008 film directed by Mark Herman and based on the novel by John Boyne.

The movie is set in Germany during World War Two. Eight year old Bruno, his sister Gretel and their parents move for their father’s new job as a commandant of a Jewish concentration camp.  Bruno doesn’t understand the situation and with tragic consequences he befriends a Jewish boy of his own age who’s living inside the camp.

It’s a breathtaking film about innocence and awakening, about trust, about realisation and about humanity. Highly recommended.

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10 comments:

  1. BobDecember 6, 2009 at 4:27 AM

    I've heard nothing but good things about this one, and yet I haven't seen it yet!
    Gonna have to change that.

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  2. Lori EDecember 6, 2009 at 5:16 AM

    Maybe after Christmas...it must be very moving.

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  3. Stan in NHDecember 6, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    We saw that film recently and were blown away by it. It's an awesome film that everyone should see, especially those that advocate hate and intolerance. What a really powerful experience that film is. Glad you had the opportunity to watch it. It leaves a mark.

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  4. kathrynDecember 6, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Is it out yet on DVD? I watch all the movies that are either ON DEMAND thru my cable provider or on HBO. (Yes, this makes me terribly behind!)

    I'd seen the teasers when it was in the movies...it looked great.

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  5. LouDecember 6, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    Yes it's out on DVD, that's how I watched it.

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  6. Kyle LeachDecember 6, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Lou, I love your Santa! This film does affect you, no matter what. I'm glad you watched it with a friend.

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  7. SamDecember 7, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I've been wanting to see this movie. Thanks for reminding me about it.
    I too, love your Santa

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  8. jadedjDecember 8, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks for mentioning this film. I had not heard of it and will definitely find it.

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  9. biker babyDecember 9, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I rented this movie after reading your review and I have to tell you, it was good. The acting from the boys and the mother was excellent.

    My 11 year old grandson loves to read anything involving war history and I think he would like the book but I'm debating if it's right for his age. Maybe I'll get it for him next year.

    Thanks for a good pic.

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  10. LouDecember 9, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    Glad you 'enjoyed' it biker baby - I agree was excellent casting acting.

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