The Pianist
Directed by Roman Polanski
Starring Adrien Brody
Rating: A
It was no
secret, but I didn’t know The Pianist was about a Jewish musician struggling to
survive the holocaust in Poland. I’m not sure what I thought the movie would be
about, I just knew of its accolades and that I had to see it, eventually. It
only took me ten years, however, it was worth the wait. I have an affinity for
holocaust movies and any film dealing with World War II, but this movie was
beyond nearly everything I have seen before. The direction of the movie was
deeply touching as I was made to feel and understand the desperation of those
living on the run. The acting was moving and so well done that I felt pain for
the actors. It has been a long time since I’ve seen Schindler’s List, but I
imagine that is the only other holocaust movie of this caliber.I thoroughly enjoyed watching The Pianist and found myself rooting the main character on and wanting to warn him of imminent danger. His piano playing as depicted in the movie was so beautiful and moving, and thank goodness others in occupied Poland thought so as well.
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