Sarah's Key

Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: July 22, 2011

6.5	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 26 Ratings

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JamesLAug 19, 2011

I found this film to be more like a made for tv film but I did enjoy it and I learned something. As with all of these type films, I always wonder what took the French 50 years to admit their actions. Is it shame or paying compensation? I'mI found this film to be more like a made for tv film but I did enjoy it and I learned something. As with all of these type films, I always wonder what took the French 50 years to admit their actions. Is it shame or paying compensation? I'm glad Iam not religious as I would feel so guilty for the treatment of the Jews. The more I learn, the more I am stunned. The dual plots worked out ok but I thought Adrian Quinn's role was too short. The film is worth seeing.… Expand

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TVJerryAug 22, 2011

Kristin Scott Thomas plays a journalist in Paris, who makes personal discoveries as she researches an article on a shameful event: During the Nazi occupation, the French authorities rounded up more than 13K Jews for the death camps. ThisKristin Scott Thomas plays a journalist in Paris, who makes personal discoveries as she researches an article on a shameful event: During the Nazi occupation, the French authorities rounded up more than 13K Jews for the death camps. This bi-lingual film alternates between Thomas' quest for truth and the wartime plight of one family. The plot (although somewhat predictable and deliberate) is the main reason to watch. The recreations, while horrific in description, are never horrendous in execution. The emotions stay primarily on the surface and this keeps the film from being emotionally involving.… Expand

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CitizenCharlieAug 24, 2011

On 16 & 17 July 1942, French police in occupied Paris rounded up over 13,000 Jews in what has become known as the Velâ

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beingryanjudeAug 29, 2014

A film is not necessarily successful for featuring a moving depiction of difficulties revolving around the Holocaust. Sarah's Key misses the mark, especially with Kristin Scott-Thomas.

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