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This is one of my favourite films, ever. It's beautifully shot and has superb performances from Neeson, Fiennes and Kingsley. The use of colour on the candle and red coat is excellent. There are several points which I break down into tears but overall it makes me think about the cruelty in this world and how it should NEVER happen again.
Schindler's List is Steven Spielberg's award-winning masterpiece. A profoundly shocking three hour long epic of the Holocaust. Its documentary authenticity vividly re-creates a dark, frightening period during World War II, when Jews in Nazi-occupied Krakow were first dispossessed of their businesses and homes, then placed in ghettos and forced labour camps in Plaszow, and finally resettled in concentration camps for execution. The violence and brutality of their treatment is realistic and horrific but I hope any one who see’s this film will realise it is only by knowing the truth that we can stop it happening again.
This is a brilliant film and must be one of the best I have ever seen.It makes you really appreciate what people really went through in the war. We think life is not so good nowadays, but we forget what our parents and grandparents witnessed.
This is of course an astonshing film and must be one of the best films ever. Its message is clear and impactful, yet subtley told with out any overly emotional touches of flambouance.
It is also an important piece of education which must be seen in my opinion.
2 disc version. The film runs for 3hrs 7mins and is in black and white, with selected scenes in colour. The true story of Oscar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews. He started the war, profiting largly from the cheap labour of the Jews captured by the Germans. He was to later use all this profit to save their lives. A truly thought provoking and moving film. The bonus material runs for 1hr 29mins and includes a documentary featuring eye witness experiences. Also a behind the scenes look at the organisation which has recorded the testimonies of survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust.
The reason I've bought it, because I'm Jewish, a part of my family was killed in the Holocaust, I wanted to have this movie in my collection! I've seen the movie couple of times before, but when I've saw this limited edition box set. I'm really happy with it, as it was delivered quickly in an excellent condition! I can advise it to anyone, from people who just simply interested to people who's been involved a bit of the story!
I have looking for this dvd in the shops , was not sucsessful so I looked on ebay! The reson why I wanted this dvd was because my daughter watched it at school for her History lesson, she told me about it. the qualaty of the dvd was extreemly good
The family love true stories and having this on dvd is for us a must watch film. The length of film seems to mean you see different thing every time you watch it. this is the sort of film that needs preserving so the plight of the Jews during the war is not forgotten.
This is an unbelievable film, there are arguments about how film with issues of history can be made for profit, but this film is worth it!
Liam Neeson is superb in this, the artistry he portrays is superb and the acting is well words are speechless, the fact of this horrible chapter of which affected 89% of the countries of the world suggests that this film should be placed amongst the greats, people must watch this the subject and the acting is immense, this film will have you attached and will open your mind of the insanity of the world wars, this is one film which will have you talking about afterwards for a very long time.
no one can fail to be moved by this wonderful film. the acting by all in involved was of the highest level and really brought home the horrors of the nazi holocaust. it is a film that i will watch again and again and they for me are few and far between.
Plot Czech born, Schindler (Neeson) owns a factory in Poland where he exploits the cheap jewish labour found there. When he witnesses the atrocities of Aushwitz he creates a list - turning his factory into a safe haven and rescuing over 1,100 Jews.
Verdict Necessary holocaust movie made for a Western audience. At times over sentimental when the subject matter hardly needs any dressing up, this is a beautifully crafted, hopeful movie.
Beautifully harrowing, this film had me rivetted when I first watched it about eight years ago. The passion portrayed by all actors is stunning; the squallor and degredation which once could only be imagined, is brought to life and accentuated by the monochrome camerawork. The final credits, where the actors accompanied their true life characters, filmed at Oskar Schindler's grave, broke my heart. Anyone with any sense of intrigue into the holocaust or interest in the history of the twentieth century, should watch this film and weep.
I got this for my partner.He was looking for it a very long time. Great to have found it.I have had a lot of good things on ebay this dvd was great.the person i got it from was very quick in sending it.
True classic that cant be beat a real knock out and the truth of history really hits home i just love Ralph Fiennes and i feel his brutality is so nasty.I also starred in Saving Private Ryan and met Fiennes, i like his powerful depiction of Eamonn Goeth.
I originally purchased the DVD to educate my 12 year old daughter as to the attrocities comitted by the nazi's during the 2nd world war. The film is a powerful insight into the plight of the Jewish people during the nazi occupation of Poland. This well written and moving account of how one man made a differance should stand as an influence to us all.
This film in my opinion is one of the best films ever made. If you love history you will love this film as it goes into alot of detail of what happened to the Jews during the war.......EXCELLENT.
Wonderful performances from Liam Neeson,Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes amongst others. Brilliantly directed by Steven Spielberg who presents the true story of Oskar Schindler,a member of the nazi party,who went on to save the lives of more than 1,100 jews during the Holocaust. A powerful and moving film recalling a time in history that should never be forgotten.
Everyone should be aware of our history and what so many gave up to enable us to be part of society as it is today. Schindler's List is totally believable and all consuming. Totally captivating - the film shows, with dedication, how one man, and his close colleague, managed to free over 1,000 persecuted people.
I bought the DVD both to see the film and also to check that my DVD player could play region 1. The dvd arrived very quickly and was like new.Play back was flawless. I have noticed that region 1 disks tend to sell for slightly less than UK disks so I will now be using this route more often. p.s. It was also a very powerful film well worth watching
Words cannot really express the brilliance of this film. It is one of the select war movies that shows the horrible side to war. War as it should be shown, rather than glorified. The terror, the loss, the suffering. It should be compulsary viewing for every child in school. I feel I learnt more about war in this and Saving Private Ryan than I ever did reading books about it in school.
With relatives who were in Austria during the war and fled to USA and UK, this film has an even more emotional effect on me. Every time I see Schindler cry, I want to cry myself.
It's miserable and emotional uplifting at the same time. There is good in every situation, somewhere.