http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0253474/
When The Pianist first came out I was about 15, so needless to say I really wasn't interested in a WWII movie without tanks and flamethrowers. If I had watched it at that time, I would probably have thought it sucked and called it the most overrated movie of the year. Now, 8 years later, I can see why it won 3 Oscars. The story is heartbreaking. Adrien Brody is amazing. He look exactly like what I would expect an emaciated Jewish man running from the Nazis to look like, and apparently he lost 20 pounds for the role. That is just ridiculous; he can't weigh more than 160lbs to start! His unusual acting style is perfect for the solo role of the film. Who would of thought someone could make 30 mins of rummaging in debris entertaining. Roman Polanski may have a questionable personal life, but he knows how to direct a flick. The cinematography is also beautiful. It starts out so warm, but as the Germans begin to invade and wrangle everyone it becomes more dirty and bleak. Definitely a top watch!
9/10
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