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AgentLviJun 27, 2023

Great movie. The story is decent. The scoring is great, visual is really amazing, the voice & sound is also amazing

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moviefan23u429uJun 6, 2023

Schindlers List is arguably one of the greatest movies ever made. What I admire about this movie is that is manages to be mature, engaging, and is able to capture the horrors of the holocaust. The cinematography is possibly some of the best ISchindlers List is arguably one of the greatest movies ever made. What I admire about this movie is that is manages to be mature, engaging, and is able to capture the horrors of the holocaust. The cinematography is possibly some of the best I have ever seen. Neeson and Fiennes have great performances. 10/10… Expand

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AlanoSilvaPBFeb 25, 2023

Um dos melhores filmes já produzindo de todos os tempos. Simplesmente perfeito.

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GiugiOct 2, 2022

This film is as beautiful as it is morally heavy, that is really very much, but in any case it is very willing to watch even if it lasts an eternity and in some places it can be considered a little boring as well as generally extremely heavyThis film is as beautiful as it is morally heavy, that is really very much, but in any case it is very willing to watch even if it lasts an eternity and in some places it can be considered a little boring as well as generally extremely heavy to be supported morally, and for this reason it is a good film that it exactly transmits the message it wants to convey.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 18, 2022

Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disasterDr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing… Expand

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Wolfhunter4466Aug 1, 2022

One of the greatest Movies of all time!! Well worth everyone’s time to watch!!

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Tomas_AJul 20, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good movie, Spielberg shines again with the movie, causing the feeling of horror and what people lived during the World War II and the red dressed girl gave hope in that time during the cruel and hope during that bad time and a reality, it takes another path, not sadness, horror but hope. The movie is also very long, and you have to be concentrated, paying attention to the dialogue as it has a lot and it is not a movie that you would want to watch at night at bed as you will have to pay a lot of attention to the dialogue.… Expand

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chernandez31Apr 27, 2022

Rewatching the movie it felt way too long. I love history but this one was just a bit too much of a drag. Struggled with an 8 or a 9 but ended up with the 8.

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PatFlores2003Apr 25, 2022

My favorite of all time!!! The amazing performances, screenplay, cinematography, soundtrack, editing and setting, all perfect for Steven Spielberg's masterpiece.
What stands out most about the film is its soundtrack, the most appropriate andMy favorite of all time!!! The amazing performances, screenplay, cinematography, soundtrack, editing and setting, all perfect for Steven Spielberg's masterpiece.
What stands out most about the film is its soundtrack, the most appropriate and sentimental key for the film. Without a doubt, this will be my favorite movie of all time. I will never forget my experience with the movie and I am happy for that and for the movie that managed to become one of the best movies of all time. “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”… Expand

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a_leitaoApr 19, 2022

strong film that might be an uneasy watch for the impressionable. slow pace but great acting

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NickTheCritickApr 6, 2022

The movie is not that bad but it's far from Spielberg's best works. Ralph Fiennes here is great but this film really exaggerates things a lot. One of the negative notes is also that this film, which is supposed to tell the story of OskarThe movie is not that bad but it's far from Spielberg's best works. Ralph Fiennes here is great but this film really exaggerates things a lot. One of the negative notes is also that this film, which is supposed to tell the story of Oskar Schindler, sees its most interesting scenes just when Schindler is not involved. Slightly flawed script.… Expand

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kyle20ellisApr 6, 2022

Some of Schindler's List is very disturbing indeed, with very graphic images on the screen. I thought this film is outstanding. True, it is very long, but the Holocaust was a very long and epic event, and the movie needed a long length toSome of Schindler's List is very disturbing indeed, with very graphic images on the screen. I thought this film is outstanding. True, it is very long, but the Holocaust was a very long and epic event, and the movie needed a long length to convey the harsh realities of the Nazi's treatment of the Jews. The cinematography was truly excellent, and some of the close ups of people being tortured or dying was enough to make you look away. The direction was taut and focused, most Spielburg's movies are good, but don't quite always have an impact on the whole audience. Schindler's List is visually disturbing and incredibly moving, and because of this, this is definitely Spielburg's best. The acting was phenomenal. Both Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley give superb performances, and Ralph Fiennes is also very chilling in his role. The music by John Williams is not only haunting, but also unbearably sad, believe me I was in tears for a lot of this movie. All in all, a truly moving film, that deserves a 10/10. Bethany Cox.… Expand

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SavageJimFeb 8, 2022

Best acting I've ever seen, extremely moving film. Arguably one of the greatest movies of all time.

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Amirhosein2005Jan 25, 2022

A stunning and wonderful film that deals with Schindler's life in the most beautiful way possible.

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MikhailSoloJan 13, 2022

Great movie.Based on real events and the book.As a Nazi who saved about 1,000 Jews from a terrible death and how he was thanked after his death.The film has a good message and follows similar events.We see the suffering of people in the end camps.

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Deadshot159Dec 11, 2021

Giving something less than 10 would be a sin. Thats how good this movie is.

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Voodoo123Nov 21, 2021

SL is a peak 90's Spielberg film. The fantastic cast bring this documentary style wartime drama to existence with a horrifying level of detail. It serves as a gripping cautionary tale of the slippery slope of xenophobic behavior towardsSL is a peak 90's Spielberg film. The fantastic cast bring this documentary style wartime drama to existence with a horrifying level of detail. It serves as a gripping cautionary tale of the slippery slope of xenophobic behavior towards ourselves and the human spirit's incredible ability to overcome such calculated and evil behavior.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJul 10, 2021

Schindler's List is not only the fastest 3 hours and 15 minutes movie i've ever watch but it have one of the most if not the most beautiful, amazing and incredible ending in movie ever, it's a depressing movie, really really depressing movieSchindler's List is not only the fastest 3 hours and 15 minutes movie i've ever watch but it have one of the most if not the most beautiful, amazing and incredible ending in movie ever, it's a depressing movie, really really depressing movie that unfortunately really happen, Schindler's List is not a difficult film to watch, but it's a difficult film to accept on what happen, Schindler's List is not only one of the best Spielberg's movie but it's simply one of the greatest movie of all time.… Expand

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Havea17cmdickJul 8, 2021

At side of The Grave of the fireflies and The Pianist, one of best anti-war movies. Remarkable camera job in B&W shows the lone efforts of an entreprenour, half hero, half villian for saving souls of the Holocaust. A movie hard to see twiceAt side of The Grave of the fireflies and The Pianist, one of best anti-war movies. Remarkable camera job in B&W shows the lone efforts of an entreprenour, half hero, half villian for saving souls of the Holocaust. A movie hard to see twice due the cruelty of several sequences, with a heart-wrenching finale but a must to see… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

Top photography, top music and top direction. Nevertheless the actings are what amazed me the most, both Neeson and Fiennes are superb

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glommanDec 5, 2020

Saying this movie is heavy is an understatement. It's about Jews getting saved from certain death in Nazi concentration camps by Oscar Schindler, a wealthy man who first only looks to exploit their near free labour, but then also finds hisSaying this movie is heavy is an understatement. It's about Jews getting saved from certain death in Nazi concentration camps by Oscar Schindler, a wealthy man who first only looks to exploit their near free labour, but then also finds his inner humanity. I really love almost everything about this movie, especially the black & white filming. The only things I dislike are that the expulsion from the Jews' homes is only shown in, like, one house. I don't really know anything about Oscar Schindler how he actually was, but in the end he gets portrayed as a sort of messiah, someone who is altruistic beyond repair and I don't know if it was deliberate, or accurate, but it still seemed very odd.
A great movie, that everyone should have seen at least once in their life.… Expand

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samaneh_bNov 1, 2020

one of the rare works that directly affect your very heart.
one of the most memorable films ever made. if not definitely the best I've ever watched, surely it is among the top 5. whoever dies without seeing it has lost a great deal of life.

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DomiWoodOct 5, 2020

This film might be very beautiful but it also is very emotionaly haunting. Steven Spielberg definitely took his directing to the next level in this film.I think it is a very easy choice for best film of the 90s not because of its acting,This film might be very beautiful but it also is very emotionaly haunting. Steven Spielberg definitely took his directing to the next level in this film.I think it is a very easy choice for best film of the 90s not because of its acting, music, cinematography or directing, but for managing to hit many people in the feels for all the right reasons.… Expand

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raporgiSep 29, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The big hoax that keeps on giving. There were no gas chambers. The lizard people have been lying to you. Wake up. Communist lizards are enslaving us the world over. Hollywood is their nest and movies are how they spread their lies.… Expand

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akshatmahajanSep 10, 2020

Schindler's List is an amazing movie. I can easily say that this was the one of the best movie I have ever watched.
It told the real story of Oskar Schindler, who saved hundreds of Jewish people from concentration camps.
The story,Schindler's List is an amazing movie. I can easily say that this was the one of the best movie I have ever watched.
It told the real story of Oskar Schindler, who saved hundreds of Jewish people from concentration camps.

The story, screenplay, acting, storytelling, direction.. everything was strong. You will not be able to find a single mistake.

This movie is phenomenally powerful and effective in portraying the historical atrocities. The climax scene (final farewell scene) was emotional for me.

This movie should be watched by everyone. This is a true masterpiece.… Expand

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aminaminJul 24, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very admirable, wonderful and impressive film with a great script, director and actors… Expand

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BrunoVn00Jul 19, 2020

I cannot believe how much of a masterpiece this movie is. It looks gorgeous thanks to the impressive cinematography. It's perfectly acted, pretty much everyone gives the performances of their lives. The direction is outstanding. It neverI cannot believe how much of a masterpiece this movie is. It looks gorgeous thanks to the impressive cinematography. It's perfectly acted, pretty much everyone gives the performances of their lives. The direction is outstanding. It never feels manipulative (because a subject matter like this is easy to fall into manipulative) and every character, every line of dialogue, every situation is believable. I hardly see a film that gives us an insight of such atrocity of which humanity will never recover and it's so emotionally powerful and the ending is legit one of the best I've ever seen. I shed tears of both joy and sadness. It's obviously no fun movie but its moments of levity and emotional weight and simply its unbelievable artistic merits make it a film that I would like to revisit again soon.… Expand

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superbatJul 7, 2020

To sum it up, Schindler's List is an intricately-crafted masterpiece. It focuses on war profiteer Oskar Schindler, motivated by the atrocities that he witnesses during World War II, to save as many Jews as he can. There are hardly any flawsTo sum it up, Schindler's List is an intricately-crafted masterpiece. It focuses on war profiteer Oskar Schindler, motivated by the atrocities that he witnesses during World War II, to save as many Jews as he can. There are hardly any flaws in this movie. The direction, story, setting, score, cinematography, and the performances are all outstanding. Schindler's List is simply a magnificent work of art, and one of the greatest movies ever made.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingJul 2, 2020

Uma grande homenagem ao povo Judeu e aqueles de bom coração que se puseram a ajudar!

Essa é a obra mais impactante sobre o tema que já assisti. Spielberg trabalha quase de modo documental. A fotografia realça muito bem a crueldade e a trataUma grande homenagem ao povo Judeu e aqueles de bom coração que se puseram a ajudar!

Essa é a obra mais impactante sobre o tema que já assisti. Spielberg trabalha quase de modo documental. A fotografia realça muito bem a crueldade e a trata como algo comum - o que de fato era na época. Algumas cenas chocam. Outras te deixam aflito. Com o tempo, você está tão carregado que apenas raciocinar sobre tudo aquilo é pesado demais e você começa a chorar. Toda a caracterização foi muito bem cuidada. Os aspectos físicos, os sotaques, o figurino, a cenografia; tudo é muito bem acurado e a verossimilhança é tão grande que apenas uma imagem pode deixar pra baixo.

Os personagens são muito bem adaptados e construídos ao redor da trama. Schindler tem uma progressão orgânica e o filme sabe muito bem como destacar os pontos que o fizeram mudar. Liam Neeson está impecável. A sua imagem charmosa, persuasiva e confiante só poderia ser passada por esse ator. Ele também não desaponta em momentos mais intensos. A trilha sonora está presente e inclui muito bem na obra. O final é muito gratificante e não poderia ser melhor.… Expand

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DouglasspompeuJun 10, 2020

It shows us the sad reality that so many lives went through, so important for knowing what humans are capable of making and learn what not to do. The incredible performances will take you till the end of this long running time film.

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HaydnengelMay 21, 2020

Real Rating: 91/100
Strong and persuasive without being visceral. Schindler's List touches on the lives of many without feeling too sentimental to its subjects. It wants to be objective and given what we have seen throughout the history ofReal Rating: 91/100
Strong and persuasive without being visceral. Schindler's List touches on the lives of many without feeling too sentimental to its subjects. It wants to be objective and given what we have seen throughout the history of cinema, propaganda and jingoism. One needs an honest look at the tragedies of humanity.

BE: It is Spielberg's masterpiece, and like Coppola, he spent the first little while trying to emulate it and then decided to just shoot whatever he wanted. The film is pure vision and drive. Everyone on set put in their best performance, and as always Spielberg's sequencing is outstanding, and most should be jealous with how easily he pulls it off. The editing is high class. With only a few issues here or there. It is incredible to think in a 195-minute movie that there are not huge chunks that you could remove, but somehow the editing has kept this behemoth of a film moving along at a steady pace.

W: The dialogue is quite good, but one cannot help but feel that there is a touch of the Hollywood pen in the script, and it is Zaillian writing, so that goes without saying. Other than the faux tension ratching, it is very decent.

C: Arguably Kaminski's best film, though the argument against that is Saving Private Ryan. So you can decide for yourself. That said, other than a few stutters with the camera. Like in the shot where they are bringing the lens down from the bridge to the boat. The film is shot perfectly for how you want this story to be portrayed, and that is what cinematography is supposed to do, it is supposed to accentuate the story. And the girl in red scene shall remain one of my favourites of all time. The shower scene aside, the visual effects excellent.

A: Liam Neeson's best role, before he showed the world that much like Harrison Ford, he plays the same character in almost every film. Thankfully at this point, he is still fresh. Ralph Fiennes built a career from this role, and he would remain a constant in parts in need of snivelling yet powerful monsters for years after, but no character has matched his performance in Schindler's List and rightly so it is a convincing portrayal of a man lost in his convictions yet still has a shred of the humanity that existed in him before the war. Kingsley is excellent with a subdued performance, which is usually the best Kingsley, Sexy Beast aside. It gives Neeson's performance something to bounce off and allow for a better emotional understanding of the character.

S: The sound is excellent, and the score is terrific. So much so it does make me ponder whether Spielberg's film would be the same without it? Williams builds tension that spills morosely over tragedy and celebratory fatigue.

PD: Is excellent save for the few touches in the concentration camps and only the most anal filmgoers are going to pick up on that.

BA: Authentic and eye-catching, though does fall victim to the standard nerd mistakes and the black-white filming does prevent it from being a little higher as it could be hiding a plethora of errors, but as is seen, it is well done.

EVO: This is not a relaxing Tuesday flick, but it is a flick anyone with a love of films or humanity should see. I have not seen many people who have disliked it, Rita Kempley aside. It is a tough watch for some, but it is rewarding in its own way. … Expand

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MeatGrindeRApr 25, 2020

Фильм расскажет историю человека, спасшего более 1000 евреев. Гениальный фильм, обязателен к просмотру. Спасибо, Спилбергу, что смог поставить такую сильную, тяжёлую, эмоциональную, с прекрасной работой актеров картину.Фильм расскажет историю человека, спасшего более 1000 евреев. Гениальный фильм, обязателен к просмотру. Спасибо, Спилбергу, что смог поставить такую сильную, тяжёлую, эмоциональную, с прекрасной работой актеров картину.

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ovcmApr 20, 2020

Gran muestra de Cine de altísimo nivel.Gran historia,interpretación sublime,marco histórico impecable.Estremecedora,triste y esperanzadora a la vez.

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MetodistMar 12, 2020

Usually historical dramas make me sleep, but not in that case - everybody should watch this movie at least once

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asdfasdfadsfMar 11, 2020

Someone told me this was a romantic comedy. Imagine my surprise when it wasn't. Still a good movie.

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RedPrinceMar 8, 2020

Шикарный фильм, сейчас таких не делают уже, а жаль

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Kai82Jan 5, 2020

Steven Spielbergs masterwork. It is the most emotional movie I have seen in my live. It told the story of Oskar Schindler who saved more than 1000 Jewish refugees in the holocaust and the story of the holocaust itself. Be warned this movieSteven Spielbergs masterwork. It is the most emotional movie I have seen in my live. It told the story of Oskar Schindler who saved more than 1000 Jewish refugees in the holocaust and the story of the holocaust itself. Be warned this movie doesn't hide the harsh truth. You will see the crimes and nightmares that happen during the Nazi rule of Germany. Other have praised this movie and I will do it no less. This is just a masterwork were every part is fitting from the actors, sets, acting and visuals. I will recommend this movie to everyone because this part of history should never be forgotten or ever happen again. Remark: Steven Spielberg founded the Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation to preserve as much testimony of survivors as possible. I added the link to their homepage here: http://sfi.usc.edu/… Expand

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coolloginNov 20, 2019

Best historical and biographical movie, 7th best movie of all time overall (in my opinion)

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drlowdonNov 9, 2019

• Based on a true story Schindler’s List tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved more than a thousand (mostly Polish-Jewish) refugees from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories during World War II. The• Based on a true story Schindler’s List tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved more than a thousand (mostly Polish-Jewish) refugees from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories during World War II. The movie has been criticised in some quarters both for making Schindler a more noble character than he perhaps was in real life, and for leaving out many of the worst atrocities of the period. As Spielberg himself has argued however these were both necessary changes in a movie intended for mainstream cinematic release, and this remains an important and incredibly effective piece of cinema on one of the toughest subjects any director can attempt to cover.… Expand

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DuffboyOct 27, 2019

One of the best movies ever made. The perfection of acting, the emotion and unfortunately the Nazi monstrosity. Watch this movie, and be touched by this story of faith and hope.

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MahmusAug 22, 2019

Steven Spielberg gives us one of the most emotionaly devastating movies possibly of all time.

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BerikJul 12, 2019

From start to finish, the movie plays on your emotion. Rarely have i seen a depiction of the holocaust so true to the gruesome truth, and it made me incredibly sad. It shows how opportunism brings out the worst in people, and that comradesFrom start to finish, the movie plays on your emotion. Rarely have i seen a depiction of the holocaust so true to the gruesome truth, and it made me incredibly sad. It shows how opportunism brings out the worst in people, and that comrades will turn into wolves to preserve what's left of their own power. It's for that reason that Ozcar Schindler's turnaround to help as many jews as he possible can is touching and redeeming. The hate, tiranny and monstrosity of the Gestapo and SS are on full display, as this is just one of the many camps where guards and camp leaders would gruesomely misuse their power. Heartbraking, that's the only word i can think of now.

An incredibely astonishing and emotional movie still in 2019. I give this movie a 10/10.… Expand

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JPKJul 8, 2019

Spielberg’s 2nd 1993 Masterpiece
If Jurassic Park wasn’t amazing enough, Schneider’s List is definitely just as amazing.

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MikeWazowski2Apr 17, 2019

This film is simply fantastic and is probably Spielberg's best. I strongly recommend everyone to see this movie if they haven't. It truly deserves to be called one of the best movies ever. This movie is a must watch and if you haven't seenThis film is simply fantastic and is probably Spielberg's best. I strongly recommend everyone to see this movie if they haven't. It truly deserves to be called one of the best movies ever. This movie is a must watch and if you haven't seen Spielberg's other movies, then I suggest that you go see those too. A brilliant film based on a true story and historical events that is beyond touching, heartbreaking, emotional, and just a great movie altogether. The movie is very long, being over 3 hours, but it's very much worth your time. This is simply a legendary movie.… Expand

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

A very moving film with great performances and music, Spielberg delivers another classic.

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GalataGayJan 16, 2019

La Lista de Schindler es posiblemente, la película perfecta. Imposible encontrar un solo fallo en ningún apartado en su metraje. La Lista de Schindler es, al menos hasta la fecha, LA MEJOR PELICULA DE LA HISTORIA DEL CINE. Y como no podía serLa Lista de Schindler es posiblemente, la película perfecta. Imposible encontrar un solo fallo en ningún apartado en su metraje. La Lista de Schindler es, al menos hasta la fecha, LA MEJOR PELICULA DE LA HISTORIA DEL CINE. Y como no podía ser de otra forma, tenia que ser de Steven Spielberg.… Expand

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ScottKaltbierDec 8, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the movie was great. I was shocked as well as horrified at moments by the reality. Really put a lot of efforts to show as much as possible of the situation Jewish and others lives were caste into. It also disappoints at the end with Schindler "I could have done more" opus.
Seemed contrived and self illuminated by the actor. Almost as if it were on the spot and added at the request or determination of the producers. Seems to me that that never really occurred and was overtly dramatic in effect. Turned me off immediately.… Expand

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alejandro970Dec 1, 2018

At side of The Grave of the fireflies and The Pianist, one of best anti-war movies. Remarkable camera job in B&W shows the lone efforts of an entreprenour, half hero, half villian for saving souls of the Holocaust. A movie hard to see twiceAt side of The Grave of the fireflies and The Pianist, one of best anti-war movies. Remarkable camera job in B&W shows the lone efforts of an entreprenour, half hero, half villian for saving souls of the Holocaust. A movie hard to see twice due the cruelty of several sequences, with a heart-wrenching finale but a must to see… Expand

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OnaskNov 28, 2018

Spielberg da no solo una increíble clase de cine sino también de historia y humanidad.

La Lista de Schindler es cruel, brutal, impactante, triste... Pero lo peor de todo, es que es real. Poco más se puede decir de esta obra maestra.Spielberg da no solo una increíble clase de cine sino también de historia y humanidad.

La Lista de Schindler es cruel, brutal, impactante, triste... Pero lo peor de todo, es que es real. Poco más se puede decir de esta obra maestra.

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harvdog03Oct 30, 2018

This film is hands down my favorite movie that has ever been made. The film doesn't turn a blind eye to this horrible time in human history but looks at it head on. In all the horrible things that happened during that time period this filmThis film is hands down my favorite movie that has ever been made. The film doesn't turn a blind eye to this horrible time in human history but looks at it head on. In all the horrible things that happened during that time period this film still shows us that humanity hasn't completely been erased. A must see for all!… Expand

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MartyMcFlyOct 2, 2018

My score 90
Metascore / User score 93 / 87
Tomatometer / Audience score 97 / 97
IMDB 89
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ErikTheCriticSep 29, 2018

This movie is a heartbreaking masterpiece. Directed by Steven Spielberg, "Schindler's List" is a powerful, superbly acted, fantastic example of what a movie should be like.

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annbdSep 11, 2018

No matter how used an idea is or how familiar to the audience a story, a history event is, one movie could leave you speechless. Not only this movie shines with it's scrip and directing, but 'Schindler's list' provides successfully a messageNo matter how used an idea is or how familiar to the audience a story, a history event is, one movie could leave you speechless. Not only this movie shines with it's scrip and directing, but 'Schindler's list' provides successfully a message for a man to be guided by a sense of humanity and good, regardless of the circumstances. The Black and White choice of shooting fits perfectly into the story and all its tragedy. With that in mind, I would also say that this film would't have been a masterpiece, if Liam Neeson didn't have the main role and totally killed it. His performance will remain as one of the most memorable acting in the history of cinema - you almost see his doubt as he is a rich German and on the other hand he is not sure about why is something so horrible happening to innocent people. The whole actors crew and especially Liam Neeson did unbelievable work, that will help people to remember better their history and to use what has happened as a lesson.… Expand

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AndremaxSep 6, 2018

It isn't a easy work making a worthwhile three-hour movie. Spielberg not only makes this as also drives an incredibly emotional, tense and powerful plot during this time.

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benskylerhillMay 8, 2018

Schindler's List is Steven Spielberg's masterpiece. He directs Oskar Schindler's story of redemption with pure artistry, never sanitizing any of the brutal aspects of the Holocaust. This movie is not for the faint of heart, but if it can beSchindler's List is Steven Spielberg's masterpiece. He directs Oskar Schindler's story of redemption with pure artistry, never sanitizing any of the brutal aspects of the Holocaust. This movie is not for the faint of heart, but if it can be stomached it provides hope that goodness can be found in any circumstance.

At over three hours, the entirety of this film cannot be condensed into one review, but let it be known that the story is told brilliantly through its technical mastery. Spielberg's use of color and the lack thereof set a proper tone and provide thought-provoking symbolism throughout. The editing of sound and the transitions from scene to scene are near-perfect, always serving the purpose of setting a sharp contrast between event and mood, so as to induce more thinking from the audience.

The character of Oskar Schindler is treated in such a way that he is relatable and simply human, which further bolsters the purpose of the movie. The writers did not shy away from showing in great detail his moral flaws and other character imperfections. None of us are perfect, even the greatest heroes among us, and Schindler truly was one of those heroes, despite his flaws. Neeson does a fantastic job at playing two roles in the film: the pre-redemption and post-redemption Schindler. Ralph Fiennes also brilliantly portrays his character, depicting the truth that evil is often caused in men because they are broken. He is just as conflicted as anyone else would be, and it eats away at him, worsening his moral nature even further. Really, what Schindler's list really does wonderfully is its presentation of its themes. With its technical work, realistic acting, and well-crafted script, it leaves nothing unclear and sends powerful messages that are well worth pondering. The only area that is fails is pacing. It's not nearly as dry as one would think it would be with a 195-minute runtime, but there are moments where it feels like the exact same thing is happening more than once, and the second and third acts thus feel like a bit of a drag at several points. But despite this, Schindler's List is a well-layered, strikingly well-organized account of a true story that packs an emotional punch that teaches a great deal of good about the persistence of human virtue.

Story: 9.5
Acting: 10
Script: 10
Visuals/Sound: 10
Entertainment Value: 9.5

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cinemabonApr 8, 2018

Spielberg and Williams at the top of their game; dedicated to the millions who lost their lives during World War II it is a testament to how such a horrific subject matter can be made to appear hopeful in the end. A must see film for anyoneSpielberg and Williams at the top of their game; dedicated to the millions who lost their lives during World War II it is a testament to how such a horrific subject matter can be made to appear hopeful in the end. A must see film for anyone who considers themselves a cinephile.… Expand

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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Such an excellent movie, there are no words to describe the emotions displayed in this film. The best movie on the holocaust by far.

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FilipeNetoFeb 12, 2018

A lesson of humanity.

This film tells the story of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a Polish industrialist who collaborated with the German war effort, after the invasion of his country, by keeping working in his plant many Jewish prisoners.A lesson of humanity.

This film tells the story of Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a Polish industrialist who collaborated with the German war effort, after the invasion of his country, by keeping working in his plant many Jewish prisoners. Aware that keep them working was to save their lives, Schindler hires as much as he can, going against his own interests and even raising suspicions among the Nazis. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film also has the participation of Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes. Based on a true story, the film screenplay is from Steven Zaillian.

There are some movies that are so good and symbolic that ultimately overcome the art of cinema itself and become part of the heritage and memory of Humanity. This is one of those movies. There isn't any negative note to do: the cast exceeded expectations, the script is excellent, the costumes and scenarios are historically accurate. The cinematography deserves special positive note, with interesting camera angles and a very clever use of black and white. In recognition of this merit, the film won seven Oscars (best film, best director, best adapted screenplay, best cinematography, best art direction, best editing and best original soundtrack) and was nominated for another five statuettes (Best Actor, Best supporting actor, best costume, best sound and best characterization).

The story told in this film is the living testimony of a sad page in world history, but that doesn't end in the past. The Holocaust ended decades ago but there's still genocide and ethnic cleansing in other parts of the World. If this film brings a message of compassion and humanity, this isn't only for some people, but transcends the issue of Jews or Germans to reach all those in this World are persecuted for their faith, ethnic or other perverse motivations.… Expand

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drone41Feb 8, 2018

One of the greatest masterpiece in history of cinematography. Movie full of grief, sadness, love, desperation, hope and passion that can't leave you untouched.

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HuraxdaxJan 3, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of those movies that I just have to give a 10. The actors, the visuals, everything is on point.

Liam Neeson plays a fantastic Schindler, delivering a sense of power and superiority in a situation where those two things are almost impossible to attain against the ruthless dictatorship. For me, this is his best role to date and it will likely remain at the top spot.
Ben Kingsley fits perfectly into the role of Schindler's partner who just so happens to be jewish. Throughout their cooperation, he always remains faithful, having to rely on Schindler's good reputation several times, mostly in order to escape cold-blooded death.
My favourite role in the Film is Amon Göth, played by Ralph Fiennes. He is the one who controlls the Concentration Camp. He is the one standing on a hill with his sniper rifle in the morning, shooting people's head off for fun. He lives an excentric lifestyle and even falls in love with a jewish girl. This type of affection makes even clearer one of the main messages of the film: The pure nonsense of the Holocaust. And the fact that even when a Nazi fell in love with a victim, it didn't make him or her question anything.

Not only the actors are great though. Also the look of the film. In 1993, during the rise of digital filmmaking and exciting visual effects, to make a film black-and-white, is very daring. And boy does it pay off. I couldn't imagine this movie in colour. It wouldn't be as authentic. Furthermore, the use of black-and-white enables Steven Spielberg do something very clever, which is to incorporate color as a sparsely used stylistic device. The girl in the red coat is literally the only stain of colour in the movie, but what it does is very powerful. Amongst the thousands of anonymous victims shown, the girl in the red coat creates personality where there should be none. It illustrates the development and change of views of Schindler in a subtle, yet drastic way.
Through these little things, the movie creates a very depressing, yet fascinating mood. There are moments where you see the people crammed together in the camp, being full of hope, convincing themselves that the worst days are over and from now on it will only get better. The viewer knows that there will be no improvement (further stressed through the massive running time of 3 hours and 15 minutes) and thats what makes it so depressing.

All in all, there's nothing I would change about this movie. Everything was put together just right to create a cinematic, thought-provoking masterpiece that can only be made once.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsNov 16, 2017

Schindler's List is just as timeless and gut wrenching today in 2017 as it was when it was released in 1993. Steven Spielberg has created a masterpiece of cinema. Every directorial choice is so poignant and purposeful, and creates a story ofSchindler's List is just as timeless and gut wrenching today in 2017 as it was when it was released in 1993. Steven Spielberg has created a masterpiece of cinema. Every directorial choice is so poignant and purposeful, and creates a story of redemption in one of the darkest periods in human history. The entire cast gives outstanding performances, with Liam Neeson and Ralph Fiennes giving career defining ones. Schindler's List is essential viewing for history buffs, film buffs, and people who are looking for hope in the dark.… Expand

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jessvissOct 4, 2017

The movie "Schindler's List" was based on the novel written by Thomas Keneally called "Schindler's Ark/Schindler's List". This novel won the best prize for fiction (Booker McConnell Prize) decades ago. This movie was likely portrayed byThe movie "Schindler's List" was based on the novel written by Thomas Keneally called "Schindler's Ark/Schindler's List". This novel won the best prize for fiction (Booker McConnell Prize) decades ago. This movie was likely portrayed by history teachers as historically accurate, so it was jarring to learn of its origin. Of all the things that happened in WW2, there is no need to fictionalize things, especially just to sensationalize it to sell more movie tickets/DVDs.

The movie itself portrayed things in a needlessly sexualized manner, and was over-dramatic as a whole. For example, did the woman who woke up from sleeping with the German soldier have to be topless? Isn't that sexist objectification of women? Doesn't belong in this genre. Pervs may like this, but if a movie is going to portray a grim topic it shouldn't do so in a dishonorable way like that.

Another thing is that it stereotypes all Germans as psychopathic, sadistic murderers who take every waking moment to victimize innocent Jews. It dehumanizes the German people with this stereotype, and could be used to justify any abuses against them. The movie doesn't take into account historical facts that would balance this obvious false bias, such as the fact that Jews declared war on Germany (Daily Express on 24 March, 1934) which led to the Jewish boycott of German goods. Nor does it mention that there were Jewish supremacist groups like Nakam (Abba Kovner) that attempted to poison the water supply of German civilian cities after the war was over, or how they coated arsenic onto the bread inside the camp where the German POWs were being held (because apparently some thought that not enough Europeans died in WW2). What about the Soviet genocidal brutality that went on in the gulags? This of course was not mentioned.

Also, there is nothing really different about this movie, from all the other movies about this topic. Using emotional scenes to tug at heartstrings shouldn't ever be considered as a replacement for historical facts.

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poewilsonOct 1, 2017

The P.H. Metric 91/100
Directing: 9/10
A masterclass in direction. Spielberg’s connection to the source material pushed him to make something that defies any sort of dilettante criticisms. Every decision from the black and white to theThe P.H. Metric 91/100
Directing: 9/10

A masterclass in direction. Spielberg’s connection to the source material pushed him to make something that defies any sort of dilettante criticisms. Every decision from the black and white to the stones hits hard and hits well. Leaving the viewer with a piece that is entertaining, yet horrifically beautiful as well as being the sort of thing any student of cinema should be studying.

Acting: 9/10

Liam Neeson’s best role, before he revealed to the world that method acting is not something he subscribes to, which in turn means Liam Neeson plays Liam Neeson every time. The rest of the cast offers more nuanced performances that really provide the viewer with a subdued approach to such horrors, allowing the audience to feel disconnected from the tragedy, yet thrust into its dark world.

Cinematography: 10/10

Red, red, red. Visually perfect.

Editing 10/10

Editing makes a film, it cannot be said enough. Actors and the like get the credit, but editors along with the writers and directors are the heart, spine and brain of a film and this film only furthers to reinforce the fact that actors are far from needed to meld a film into something sublime.

Score: 10/10

Williams provides another stellar score, which raises the question would Spielberg’s films be as successful with out them? That said, Williams builds tension that spills morosely over tragedy and celebratory fatigue.

Visual Effects: 8/10

The shower scene aside, the visual effects are done well and kept in the century they are meant to be in and keeps the viewer planted firmly in the time period.

Writing: 8/10

The writing is superb, however it does have one to many touches of the Hollywood penmanship to it, which does cause the film to drift into a territory that feels a little unnatural for the artistic intentions of the piece.

Production Design 9/10

Superb production design, save for a few touches in the concentration camps.

Costume Design 9/10

Authentic and eye catching, though does fall victim to the standard nerd mistakes.

Make-up/Hairstyle 9/10

Several hairstyles feel off for the period and the make-up department does benefit greatly from the black and white.… Expand

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SilentTacticianSep 1, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Essential movie to understand the tragedy of the Holocaust and humanities fight for hope. What the horror and terror they faced on a daily basis trying to find a way to live in a world that denied them. Steven Spielberg's sheer genius shines through in every shot and none of the scenes are without meaning. The scene of the girl in the red coat is unforgettable and the movie demonstrates how empathy through suffering can change the spirit of any man. One of the best films I have seen in a long time.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeAug 5, 2017

'Schindler's List' is a true story that deserves to be seen by everyone -- no matter what. It's a humane, powerful and emotionally heartbreaking story of a man going against his own beliefs and doing what, in the simplest terms, is the right'Schindler's List' is a true story that deserves to be seen by everyone -- no matter what. It's a humane, powerful and emotionally heartbreaking story of a man going against his own beliefs and doing what, in the simplest terms, is the right thing to do. Sure it might be too slow and lengthy for some people, but it's one movie of its kind with a story that got more to tell than any other blockbuster.

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maAssassinMay 5, 2017

in the period of II. World War. A jewish man..great man.
This is the one of the best movies about II. World War. Liam Neeson is really good at this movie. Wonderfull scenes. wonderfull colors. and of course Steven Spielberg.. i can notin the period of II. World War. A jewish man..great man.
This is the one of the best movies about II. World War. Liam Neeson is really good at this movie. Wonderfull scenes. wonderfull colors. and of course Steven Spielberg.. i can not understand how this guy is so succesful? how so talented? :D never mind.. just watch.. and if you thinking different about II. World War, this movie can change your mind.. have emotional and have fun !… Expand

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AmadeusMozartMar 25, 2017

Halfway through the movie, I already knew it was going to be my favorite movie; and five years later, it still is. Steven Spielberg did truly pay off in this movie winning a large variety of oscar wins and nomanations, including the academyHalfway through the movie, I already knew it was going to be my favorite movie; and five years later, it still is. Steven Spielberg did truly pay off in this movie winning a large variety of oscar wins and nomanations, including the academy award for best picture in the 1993 ceremony. Furthermore, the soundtrack (by John Williams) is outstandin as it totally fits with the actual content of the film. Finally, the acting by indivuduals such as Liam Neeson and Ben Kingsley is also great and should have gotten more nominations as a whole.… Expand

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MasterRileyJan 10, 2017

Shindler's List is a dark and emotional film taking place during WW2 and the rise of the Nazis. It tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a business man who sees the affects the Nazis have on the Jews and wants to do something about it. TheShindler's List is a dark and emotional film taking place during WW2 and the rise of the Nazis. It tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a business man who sees the affects the Nazis have on the Jews and wants to do something about it. The movie is masterfully directed and acted, showing people's emotion and the violence of the times in high levels of detail. It is a must watch.… Expand

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BigMike71Dec 13, 2016

Two weeks beforehand I had watched the Pianist. The Pianist was spectacular and well acted and I thought there was no way any Holocaust movie could top it. I was wrong. Schindler's List was moving, graphic, and fantastic. I'm pretty solid andTwo weeks beforehand I had watched the Pianist. The Pianist was spectacular and well acted and I thought there was no way any Holocaust movie could top it. I was wrong. Schindler's List was moving, graphic, and fantastic. I'm pretty solid and I never cry after movies. After Schindler's rant at the end, I honestly cried. Doing it in black and white was an interesting choice but the right choice. This was right around the time CGI was starting to become popular and it would have ruined the movie. The whole purpose of having it black and white was for two scenes in the movie. Amon Goeth was trul evil and a testament to how horrible the Nazis were. The soundtrack gives me chills every time I watch it. Schindler's List is my second favorite movie, it's only senior being the Shawshank Redemption. I recommend this movie to anyone.… Expand

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GuilhermeCJul 21, 2016

Spielberg gives a driving lesson at certain points of the movie what is not confused or messed up , we see in this film a dramatic inspiration very well established here.The work with Liam Neeson 's character is very well done to the point ofSpielberg gives a driving lesson at certain points of the movie what is not confused or messed up , we see in this film a dramatic inspiration very well established here.The work with Liam Neeson 's character is very well done to the point of showing layers of his character not need to be said , there are shown in the face of own ator.O film has a regular rhythm that alternates show you the cruelties of the Nazi army besides the fact that many do not know what they are doing , as in show the suffering of people trapped in factories and also made an slaves.Em conclusion Schindler's list is one of the most realistic films of war I have ever seen and one of the most sensitive too.… Expand

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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016

Steven Spielberg's greatest film. Powerful, emotional, thought provoking and a perfect film all around. Liam Neeson's acting is one of the best I've seen around and its directorial work is masterful. Essential.

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MovieMasterEddyApr 4, 2016

There is a real photographic record of some of the people and places depicted in "Schindler's List," and it has a haunting history. Raimund **** an Austrian Catholic who managed a uniform factory within the Plaszow labor camp in Poland,There is a real photographic record of some of the people and places depicted in "Schindler's List," and it has a haunting history. Raimund **** an Austrian Catholic who managed a uniform factory within the Plaszow labor camp in Poland, surreptitiously took pictures of what he saw. Fearful of having the pictures developed, he hid his film in a steel box, which he buried in a park outside Vienna and then did not disturb for nearly 20 years. Although it was sold secretly by **** when he was terminally ill, the film remained undeveloped until after his death.

The pictures that emerged, like so many visual representations of the Holocaust, are tragic, ghostly and remote. The horrors of the Holocaust are often viewed from a similar distance, filtered through memory or insulated by grief and recrimination. Documented exhaustively or dramatized in terms by now dangerously familiar, the Holocaust threatens to become unimaginable precisely because it has been imagined so fully. But the film "Schindler's List," directed with fury and immediacy by a profoundly surprising Steven Spielberg, presents the subject as if discovering it anew.

"Schindler's List" brings a pre-eminent pop mastermind together with a story that demands the deepest reserves of courage and passion. Rising brilliantly to the challenge of this material and displaying an electrifying creative intelligence, Mr. Spielberg has made sure that neither he nor the Holocaust will ever be thought of in the same way again. With every frame, he demonstrates the power of the film maker to distill complex events into fiercely indelible images. "Schindler's List" begins with the sight of Jewish prayer candles burning down to leave only wisps of smoke, and there can be no purer evocation of the Holocaust than that.

A deserted street littered with the suitcases of those who have just been rounded up and taken away. The look on the face of a captive Jewish jeweler as he is tossed a handful of human teeth to mine for fillings. A snowy sky that proves to be raining ashes. The panic of a prisoner unable to find his identity papers while he is screamed at by an armed soldier, a man with an obviously dangerous temper. These visceral scenes, and countless others like them, invite empathy as surely as Mr. Spielberg once made viewers wish E.T. would get well again.

But this time his emphasis is on the coolly Kafkaesque aspects of an authoritarian nightmare. Drawing upon the best of his storytelling talents, Mr. Spielberg has made "Schindler's List" an experience that is no less enveloping than his earlier works of pure entertainment. Dark, sobering and also invigoratingly dramatic, "Schindler's List" will make terrifying sense to anyone, anywhere.

The big man at the center of this film is Oskar Schindler, a Catholic businessman from the Sudetenland who came to occupied Poland to reap the spoils of war. (You can be sure this is not the last time the words "Oscar" and "Schindler" will be heard together.) Schindler is also something of a cipher, just as he was for Thomas Keneally, whose 1982 book, "Schindler's List," marked a daring synthesis of fiction and fact. Reconstructing the facts of Schindler's life to fit the format of a novel, Mr. Keneally could only draw upon the memories of those who owed their lives to the man's unexpected heroism. Compiling these accounts (in a book that included some of the **** photographs), Mr. Keneally told "the story of the pragmatic triumph of good over evil, a triumph in eminently measurable, statistical, unsubtle terms."

The great strength of Mr. Keneally's book, and now of Mr. Spielberg's film, lies precisely in this pragmatism. Knowing only the particulars of Schindler's behavior, the audience is drawn into wondering about his higher motives, about the experiences that transformed a casual profiteer into a selfless hero.

Mr. Neeson, captured so glamorously by Janusz Kaminiski's richly versatile black-and-white cinematography, presents Oskar as an amalgam of canny opportunism and supreme, well-warranted confidence. Goeth, played fascinatingly by the English stage actor Ralph Fiennes, is the film's most sobering creation.

Among the many outstanding elements that contribute to "Schindler's List," Michael Kahn's nimble editing deserves special mention. So does the production design by Allan Starski, which finds just the right balance between realism and drama. John Williams's music has a somber, understated loveliness. The soundtrack becomes piercingly beautiful as Itzhak Perlman's violin solos occasionally augment the score.

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MovieMasterEdMar 22, 2016

There have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director StevenThere have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park) set an imposing task for himself. His vision needed to differ from that of the film makers who preceded him, yet the finished product had to remain faithful to the unforgettable images which represent the legacy of six million massacred Jews. Those who see this motion picture will witness Spielberg's success.

Spielberg elected to film this motion picture in black-and-white, and it's impossible to argue with his choice. Director of Photography Janusz Kaminski has made effective use of shadow and light, meticulously limiting the application of hue. The opening scene is in color, as is the closing sequence (which features the surviving "Schindler Jews", each accompanied by the actor who played their character, placing a stone on their savior's grave). There are also two instances when color is allowed to bleed into the blacks, whites, and grays. One little girl's jacket appears red so that she stands out from the masses, and a pair of candles burn with orange flames. When color is used, it makes a point and an impression.

Schindler's List gives us three major stories and a host of minor ones. First and foremost, it tells the tale of the Holocaust, presenting new images of old horrors. These are as ghastly and realistic as anything previously filmed, and Spielberg emphasizes the brutality of the situation by not pulling punches when it comes to gore. The blood, inky rather than crimson in stark black-and-white, fountains when men and women are shot in the head or through the neck.

The second story is that of Oskar Schindler, the Nazi businessman who saved 1200 Jews from death. Schindler starts out as a self-centered manufacturer, concerned only about making money. He hires Jews because they're cheap, not because he likes them. But his perspective changes, and he risks losing everything to save as many lives as he can. His eventual lament that he couldn't save more is heartbreaking.

The third story belongs to Amon Goeth, the Nazi commander of Krakow, a man who teeters on the brink of madness. Despite his intense hatred for Jews, he is inexplicably attracted to his Jewish housekeeper, Helen Hirsch (Embeth Davidtz). Disgusted by his feelings, he lashes out at her with a display of violence that is almost Scorsese-like in its blunt presentation. As written, Goeth could easily have become a conscienceless monster, but Spielberg works carefully to show unexpected depth and complexity to his character.

Often, the experiences of the minor characters provide the most lasting images. Helen's story is memorable, as is the plight of young Danka Dresner and her mother as they strive to avoid death while staying together. There's a Jewish couple that marries in the Plaszow camp, even though their chances of survival are dim, and a Rabbi who survives a close encounter with a Nazi gun.

Of course the Holocaust images are grim, but scenes of mass graves and exhumed bodies are not unique to Schindler's List. While it's impossible to deny their power, potentially more distubing are the instances of callous, individual murder. Spielberg doesn't spare his audience when it comes to sudden violence or the dehumanizing factors involved in such events. After all, Jews were viewed as "vermin." Schindler's List is replete with moments like this.

The acting is uniformly excellent. Liam Neeson's Schindler is shown in all his complexity, and his transformation is played with studied control. This is no sudden reversal of philosophy, but a matter of conscience that slowly dawns on the man. With a keen sense of Schindler's character, Neeson depicts the metamorphosis from self-centered businessman to driven messiah.

Ralph Fiennes stuns with his intricate, savage portrayal of the Nazi commander, a man fascinated by power and murder. Fiennes' Goeth has the rare ability to both mesmerize and repulse, and this is a performance that will long be remembered.

Despite the grisly subject matter, this movie is essentially about uncovering a kernel of hope and dignity in the midst of a monstrous tragedy. The story of Oskar Schindler's sacrifices for the Jews sets this apart from other Holocaust dramas. Uncompromising in its portrayal of good, evil, and all the shades in between, Schindler's List offers a clear view of human nature laid bare: hatred, greed, lust, envy, anger, and, most important of all, empathy and love. Because this film touches us so deeply, the catharsis has a power that few -- if any -- other moments in film history can match. And that's what establishes this as a transcendent motion picture experience.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeMar 21, 2016

Never before I've seen a film this highly dramatic enjoyable. Schindler's List is most likely to be enjoyable on everyone at least 17 or higher who can survive 3-hour movies.

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CinemassacreMar 13, 2016

After several attempts at making a fully realized, mature film, Steven Spielberg has finally put it all together in “Schindler’s List.” A remarkable work by any standard, this searing historical and biographical drama, about a NaziAfter several attempts at making a fully realized, mature film, Steven Spielberg has finally put it all together in “Schindler’s List.” A remarkable work by any standard, this searing historical and biographical drama, about a Nazi industrialist who saved some 1,100 Jews from certain death in the concentration camps, evinces an artistic rigor and unsentimental intelligence unlike anything the world’s most successful filmmaker has demonstrated before. Marked by a brilliant screenplay, exceptionally supple technique, three staggeringly good lead performances and an attitude toward the traumatic subject matter that is both passionately felt and impressively restrained, this is the film to win over Spielberg skeptics.

How the general public will take to a three-hour, fifteen-minute, black-and-white epic about the Holocaust with no major stars is another matter. Even with the cards of conventional wisdom stacked against it, top reviews, off-entertainment page coverage, possible awards and the Spielberg name should stir enough interest to turn release into an event, elevating it to must-see status for discerning audiences worldwide. The gamble should pay off financially as well as artistically.

Besides being familiar, the Nazi persecution of the Jews is perilous subject matter since it can so easily elicit automatic reactions of moral outrage, personal horror, religious self-righteousness and dramatic extremes, not to mention severe depression.

Taking their cue from Australian writer Thomas Keneally’s 1982 book of the same name, Spielberg and scenarist Stephen Zaillian have overcome the problem of familiarity by presenting innumerable details of this grim history that are utterly fresh and previously unexplored, at least in mainstream films. And they have triumphed over the most obvious potential pitfalls by keeping as their main focus a man whose mercenary instincts only gradually turned him into an unlikely hero and savior.

Oskar Schindler (the imposing, impeccably groomed Liam Neeson) is masterfully introduced in a rowdy nightclub sequence that instantly builds interest and mystique around him as he curries favor with the Nazis, who have completed their lightning conquest of Poland in September 1939.

With Jews being registered and entering Krakow at the rate of 10,000 per week , Nazi Party member Schindler arranges to run a major company that will be staffed by unpaid Jews. Itzhak Stern (Ben Kingsley) becomes his accountant and right-hand man and helps build the concern into a major supplier of pots, pans and cookware for troops at the front.

In near-documentary fashion and often using a dizzyingly mobile, hand-held camera, Spielberg (who operated his own camera for many of these sequences) deftly sketches the descent of the Jews from refugee settlers in Krakow to their confinement within 16 square blocks by 1941, to the creation of a Plaszow Forced Labor Camp in 1942, to the brutal liquidation of the ghetto the following year. In fascinating detail, and using a plethora of vivid characters, the film shows how the black market worked, how previously well-to-do families were forced into miserable dwellings, how the Judenrat — Jews nominally empowered by the Germans — oversaw and carried out Nazi law, how some managed to survive and others didn’t.

Despite its 3 1/4-hour length, the film moves forward with great urgency and is not a minute too long for the story it is telling and the amount of information it imparts. It is, naturally, full of violence and death, but Spielberg makes this both memorable and somehow bearable by staging it all with abrupt, shocking suddenness, which adds to the feeling of arbitrariness.

This is not, strictly speaking, a concentration camp movie but a densely woven personal drama with the most striking of historical backdrops, which is what will get mainstream audiences through it.

The extraordinary Fiennes creates an indelible character in Goeth. With paunch hanging out and eyes filled with disgust both for his victims and himself , he’s like a minor-league Roman emperor gone sour with excess, a man in whom too much power and debauchery have crushed anything that might once have been good.

The dozens of small roles, many of which figure in the action only briefly, have been superbly filled by faces that invariably register immediately and with terrific effectiveness.

Michael Kahn’s editing moves with dynamic swiftness when desired and holds on scenes when required, making the running time seem shorter. John Williams’ score is atypical, especially in the context of his work for Spielberg, as it’s low-key, soulful and flecked with ethnic flavors.

Dedicated to the late Time Warner chairman Steve Ross, “Schindler’s List” has a deep emotional impact that is extraordinarily well served and balanced by its intelligence, historical perspective and filmmaking expertise.… Expand

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calhouniteNov 24, 2015

The dialog was phony. Working showers in a death camp? Doubtful. The problem with any holocaust movie is that it is has to be attempt to explain IT - why a continent full of supposed civilized human beings went temporarily insane. This filmThe dialog was phony. Working showers in a death camp? Doubtful. The problem with any holocaust movie is that it is has to be attempt to explain IT - why a continent full of supposed civilized human beings went temporarily insane. This film has the usual prop - the automatons walking around in German soldier garb. Which gets nowhere to explaining It. The evil is indescribable and undepictable. When the goal is exterminating a mass of people in the context of simultaneously reaching to the heights of culture and science, the only reality is that whatever the victims experienced went to the limits as to what human beings could ever conceive in the harming of others.

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MrmetacriticerSep 28, 2015

Director Steven Spielberg has achieved something close to the impossible--a morally serious, aesthetically stunning historical epic that is nonetheless readily accessible to a mass audience.

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ardania22Sep 1, 2015

Epic historical dramas don't get much better than this. Probably the most visceral recount of the Holocaust ever brought to cinema; the sporadic violence is brutal yet purposeful, shocking without feeling exploitive. The cast is allEpic historical dramas don't get much better than this. Probably the most visceral recount of the Holocaust ever brought to cinema; the sporadic violence is brutal yet purposeful, shocking without feeling exploitive. The cast is all excellent. It's three hours long, yet you hardly feel the length. Like Lord of the Rings, it's so massive and engrossing that time stops mattering.
What really makes this movie special, though, is its treatment of Schindler himself. The character isn't a particularly nice man. He's adulterous. He's erratic. He loses his temper. He's also kind of a pedophile, at least in one scene. Most "great man" epics would try to gloss over these imperfections and have him redeem himself in the end through his valiant actions. But Spielberg's too smart for that. He doesn't try to scrub Schindler clean of his sins. He presents the Nazi renegade warts and all, and as a result, Schindler feels achingly real (and Liam Neeson's outstanding performance certainly helps). You want to see him succeed, to overcome his personal demons for the greater good, and every little moment of light in his darkness feels profound. In the end, though, his triumph isn't particularly heroic. I won't spoil how it ends, in case you haven't seen the movie, but there's a scene near the end where Schindler tries to come to terms with the massive good he's done and what it means for him. It's heartbreaking, and one of the best-earned crying scenes in movie history.
Seriously, see this movie. It's epic, unflinching, riveting, and utterly beautiful.… Expand

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MrMovieBuffJul 8, 2015

'Schindler's List' tells the story of how one man risked all he could to save the lives of thousands and thousands of innocent lives during the Holocaust.

Liam Neeson plays the role of Oskar Schindler, a wealthy businessman who opens a'Schindler's List' tells the story of how one man risked all he could to save the lives of thousands and thousands of innocent lives during the Holocaust.

Liam Neeson plays the role of Oskar Schindler, a wealthy businessman who opens a factory somewhere in Poland and hires Jewish employees. Ben KIngsley plays Itzak Stern, an associate of his, if one must say, who is Jewish. Ralph Fiennes plays Amon Goeth, a Nazi who is very sadistic and lusts for one Jewish girl in particular adding to his evil personality.

The film is directed by Steven Spielberg who, at the time, came off from directing films such as; 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977), 'E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial' (1982), The "Indiana Jones" trilogy and 'Jurassic Park' (1993) which was released earlier that summer.

Spielberg made some very clever decisions when making this film, such as the choice to shoot it entirely in black and white as opposed to color. This emphasizes the bleak, horrible and dreary condition of the Holocaust which is a tragic event. It also gives that documentary style to the film which is very effective, almost as if what we're seeing is actually happening.

The score by John Williams as well is fascinating, and the acting and writing also deserve more credit.

The screenplay, which is written by Steven Zallian, offers some clean dialogue with characters having real conversations, not the kind of cheesy movie dialogue you tend to see in big-budget action flicks.

The characters here are all real as well...Neeson, Kingsley and Fiennes give off such convincing performances that you don't feel like that they are acting, the emotions and body-languages feel as genuine as ever.

'Schindler's List' for me, is the definition of a "Best Picture" Oscar winner, the film is made to such perfection and tells such an important story that I advise that EVERYONE sees this. It's not to be missed and it's worth talking about for generations.… Expand

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SEROJMay 31, 2015

Speechless... I dont want to comment this masterpiece.. if you're wondering to watch it or not....don't! This is one of the best movies i've ever seen

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ZawMineMay 12, 2015

I will say this. Schindler's List is one of the most haunting war movies that I've ever seen. So hurtful. So disturbing. It is kind of disturbing that you will probably not going to see it again. Because it is so good. Schindler's List is aI will say this. Schindler's List is one of the most haunting war movies that I've ever seen. So hurtful. So disturbing. It is kind of disturbing that you will probably not going to see it again. Because it is so good. Schindler's List is a masterpiece. Overall, it is one of the best war movies in cinema history so far.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

There have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director StevenThere have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park) set an imposing task for himself. His vision needed to differ from that of the film makers who preceded him, yet the finished product had to remain faithful to the unforgettable images which represent the legacy of six million massacred Jews. Those who see this motion picture will witness Spielberg's success.

Spielberg elected to film this motion picture in black-and-white, and it's impossible to argue with his choice. Director of Photography Janusz Kaminski has made effective use of shadow and light, meticulously limiting the application of hue. The opening scene is in color, as is the closing sequence (which features the surviving "Schindler Jews", each accompanied by the actor who played their character, placing a stone on their savior's grave). There are also two instances when color is allowed to bleed into the blacks, whites, and grays. One little girl's jacket appears red so that she stands out from the masses, and a pair of candles burn with orange flames. When color is used, it makes a point and an impression.

Often, the experiences of the minor characters provide the most lasting images. Helen's story is memorable, as is the plight of young Danka Dresner and her mother as they strive to avoid death while staying together. There's a Jewish couple that marries in the Plaszow camp, even though their chances of survival are dim, and a Rabbi who survives a close encounter with a Nazi gun.

Of course the Holocaust images are grim, but scenes of mass graves and exhumed bodies are not unique to Schindler's List. While it's impossible to deny their power, potentially more distubing are the instances of callous, individual murder. Spielberg doesn't spare his audience when it comes to sudden violence or the dehumanizing factors involved in such events. After all, Jews were viewed as "vermin." Schindler's List is replete with moments like this.

The acting is uniformly excellent. Liam Neeson's Schindler is shown in all his complexity, and his transformation is played with studied control. This is no sudden reversal of philosophy, but a matter of conscience that slowly dawns on the man. With a keen sense of Schindler's character, Neeson depicts the metamorphosis from self-centered businessman to driven messiah.

Despite the grisly subject matter, this movie is essentially about uncovering a kernel of hope and dignity in the midst of a monstrous tragedy. The story of Oskar Schindler's sacrifices for the Jews sets this apart from other Holocaust dramas. Uncompromising in its portrayal of good, evil, and all the shades in between, Schindler's List offers a clear view of human nature laid bare: hatred, greed, lust, envy, anger, and, most important of all, empathy and love. Because this film touches us so deeply, the catharsis has a power that few -- if any -- other moments in film history can match. And that's what establishes this as a transcendent motion picture experience.… Expand

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VinceRocks123Apr 26, 2015

Painful to watch, its a film that still leaves every human with a haunting reminder of how evil engulfed a nation years ago, and encourages to never make the same mistake ever again, but amidst the dark atmosphere of death we all know that wePainful to watch, its a film that still leaves every human with a haunting reminder of how evil engulfed a nation years ago, and encourages to never make the same mistake ever again, but amidst the dark atmosphere of death we all know that we are still facing the conflict on a smaller scale now that tends to grow back again.

Steven Spielberg crafts together a beautiful yet controversially emotionally powerful film, that is as heartbreaking in climax, its a masterful film that still handles the subject essentially.

A powerful film of remembrance that has been made clear so that we may remember the Holocaust and how it changed the future so we may remember this was an evil past, so that we may not be doomed to repeat it.

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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

There have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director StevenThere have been numerous documentaries and dramatic productions focusing on the Holocaust, including a television mini-series which many consider to be the definitive work. As a result, in deciding to film Schindler's List, director Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park) set an imposing task for himself. His vision needed to differ from that of the film makers who preceded him, yet the finished product had to remain faithful to the unforgettable images which represent the legacy of six million massacred Jews. Those who see this motion picture will witness Spielberg's success.

The film opens in September of 1939 in Krakow, Poland, with the Jewish community under increasing pressure from the Nazis. Into this tumult comes Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a Nazi businessman interested in obtaining Jewish backing for a factory he wishes to build. He makes contact with Itzhak Stern (Ben Kingsley), an accountant, to arrange financial matters. For a while, there is no interest and nothing happens.

Spielberg elected to film this motion picture in black-and-white, and it's impossible to argue with his choice. Director of Photography Janusz Kaminski has made effective use of shadow and light, meticulously limiting the application of hue. The opening scene is in color, as is the closing sequence (which features the surviving "Schindler Jews", each accompanied by the actor who played their character, placing a stone on their savior's grave). There are also two instances when color is allowed to bleed into the blacks, whites, and grays. One little girl's jacket appears red so that she stands out from the masses, and a pair of candles burn with orange flames. When color is used, it makes a point and an impression.

Of course the Holocaust images are grim, but scenes of mass graves and exhumed bodies are not unique to Schindler's List. While it's impossible to deny their power, potentially more distubing are the instances of callous, individual murder. Spielberg doesn't spare his audience when it comes to sudden violence or the dehumanizing factors involved in such events. After all, Jews were viewed as "vermin." Schindler's List is replete with moments like this.

The acting is uniformly excellent. Liam Neeson's Schindler is shown in all his complexity, and his transformation is played with studied control. This is no sudden reversal of philosophy, but a matter of conscience that slowly dawns on the man. With a keen sense of Schindler's character, Neeson depicts the metamorphosis from self-centered businessman to driven messiah.

Despite the grisly subject matter, this movie is essentially about uncovering a kernel of hope and dignity in the midst of a monstrous tragedy. The story of Oskar Schindler's sacrifices for the Jews sets this apart from other Holocaust dramas. Uncompromising in its portrayal of good, evil, and all the shades in between, Schindler's List offers a clear view of human nature laid bare: hatred, greed, lust, envy, anger, and, most important of all, empathy and love. Because this film touches us so deeply, the catharsis has a power that few -- if any -- other moments in film history can match. And that's what establishes this as a transcendent motion picture experience.… Expand

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EddyGregsApr 20, 2015

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 1,100Czech 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.

One of the most important films ever made.

A purely horizontal movie - one without a dramatically interesting protagonist or a focus on survivors - might satisfy the most searching complaints, but it would be almost impossible to stomach. (Spielberg is in fact so anxious to keep death gate-crashing into what is fundamentally a survivor's story that occasionally, as with the shower scene, he stumbles slightly.) As it stands, 'Schindler's List' which Spielberg thought would lose every dime of its $22 million budget, made an unprecedented $321.2 million at the box office. That kind of reach for a film of this nature is nothing short of a miracle.

If no mere movie can become an "absolute good" - to borrow Stern's description of the list itself - then by 1993 a popular motion picture about the Holocaust had become an absolute necessity. That the picture born of this necessity was Steven Spielberg's 'Schindler's List' is enough to restore your faith in not just the medium, but also the human race itself.

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.… Expand

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Mgd12DiazApr 9, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta es probablemente una de las mejores películas del cine moderno.
Un Liam Neeson colosal en todos los aspectos realiza el mejor papel de su carrera en esta obra.
Realmente tiene de todo, usa la narrativa visual, la violencia para incomodar al espectador y hacerle partícipe de lo que fue realmente el holocausto, la banda sonora de John Williams aparece en los momentos más importantes y no hace falta que esté cargada de crescendos para resaltar los momentos importantes.
El papel de Ralph Fiennes es brillante al igual que Neeson y logra crear un contraste a lo largo de la película entre Schindler y Goeth.
La escena de la lluvia de cenizas y la quema de cadáveres está retorcidamente bien representada, a todos los niveles es una de las mejores escenas que he visto en el cine.
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Redman_07Apr 5, 2015

It's a good movie with strong characters and a really grrat story....but I don't get the hype...the movie shows "the brutal truth"...but the inmates have all been in a good shape...the cuts are bad over and over...one scene to another....IIt's a good movie with strong characters and a really grrat story....but I don't get the hype...the movie shows "the brutal truth"...but the inmates have all been in a good shape...the cuts are bad over and over...one scene to another....I saw thousands of movies, but this one didnt reach me emotionally like it should....… Expand

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0JRB19690Mar 21, 2015

Steven Spielberg's greatest film. Outstanding! Great performances, insightful, powerful, and touching It's almost impossible to jack off to "Schindler's List".

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015

Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes are probably some of the best actors in Hollywood, and together, they made this movie fantastic. This is one of Steven Spielberg's great films, and it deserved Best Picture during the Oscars. TheLiam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes are probably some of the best actors in Hollywood, and together, they made this movie fantastic. This is one of Steven Spielberg's great films, and it deserved Best Picture during the Oscars. The acting is excellent, the story is gripping, the cinematography is amazing, and the music is spellbinding. Still, I found certain parts disturbing. Watching some of those recreations of the Holocaust were very upsetting and depressing. It's a both sad and happy film, if you think about it. Definitely a must see.… Expand

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emlugo123Feb 27, 2015

The best I feel like Liam Neeson has done in film is in this movie. I don't understand how this film received negative reviews, this was one of the best movies ever.

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Arthur_S_PoeFeb 12, 2015

'Schindler's List' is probably the greatest film Spielberg will ever make. A strong story, based on a true heart-breaking actual event, the movie is an apotheosis of humanity and humanism, presented quite ironically through the eyes of a'Schindler's List' is probably the greatest film Spielberg will ever make. A strong story, based on a true heart-breaking actual event, the movie is an apotheosis of humanity and humanism, presented quite ironically through the eyes of a profit-oriented factory owner and a member of the Nazi Party. The film teaches us a lot, but probably the most important lesson amongst them is the one that we should, first and foremost, be humans and that we should treat others like humans to.

In his undoubtedly best role, Liam Neeson brilliantly performed the role of Oskar Schindler, the German industrialist whose name is written down in history because of his heroic deeds in a time when almost all we had was blood and hatred. Schindler showed us that, even in times of peril and despair, there always exists someone who will fight against violence and death. Ben Kingsley was exceptionally strong likewise, but Ralph Fiennes certainly elevated his role, that of the monstrous Amon Goeth, to a level almost identical to that of Neeson's role.

Certainly an essential master-piece, 'Schindler's List' is a movie that should be well preserved in our memories as a proof that human kindness can overcome even the most difficult problems.… Expand

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Jes1310Jan 26, 2015

One of the scariest movies I have ever seen. But also one of the best and most important. Ralph Fiennes is outstanding as the sadistic nazi officer and Liam Neeson is a great Schindler. A must see.

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AkashVijayJan 19, 2015

Sappy, manipulative and a ridiculously oversimplified version of the Holocaust.
Spielberg has made a name for himself in the film industry by reducing serious subjects to the lowest denominator until it's no more than any mawkish familySappy, manipulative and a ridiculously oversimplified version of the Holocaust.
Spielberg has made a name for himself in the film industry by reducing serious subjects to the lowest denominator until it's no more than any mawkish family melodrama. Why should a movie about the Holocaust be any different? Schindler's List is an aesthetic mess and exemplifies everything that's wrong about Hollywood.
First off, the movie's primary focus is to show us how Oscar Schindler, a slave owner aiming to run his factories through jew labour for monetary profit, turns into a defender of jews' rights and the protector of their lives. But the problem is Schindler's transformation is portrayed in an extremely poor way. In fact, there is no transformation. Midpoint in the film, the Schindler persona has disappeared, and we have a new character clothed in the same flesh -- a self-sacrificing philanthropist who spends his entire amassed fortune to save the Jew workers. How did we get from one to the other?
And then we have Amon Goeth. He's an evil, sadistic, Jew-hating Nazi - but do we get to know why he wakes up every morning, takes a swig of booze and snipes Jew prisoners for fun? No. Spielberg thinks the answer is obvious -- he's a Nazi, and Nazis don't have reasons for the things they do. The attempt to add depth to Göeth's character by dwelling on his twisted love affair with a Jewish girl is easily seen for what it is -- a cheap exposure of Nazi hypocrisy. The true intrigue, the true horror of the Holocaust does not lie in brutality alone, but rather in Hannah Arendt's "banality of evil". How can a man (or millions of men) arbitrarily narrow the moral sphere to exclude people seemingly no different from neighbours, friends and family?
Another problem is the accent. There are English-speaking films and then there are German-speaking films. Schindler's List, on the other hand, does not belong to either of these categories. One of the truly unforgivable aspects of the film is the ending. When Schindler took off his gold ring and blubbered "I could have saved one more", I experienced a feeling of mild revulsion. Spielberg's invariable resort to sentimentality is quintessentially Hollywood, quintessentially cheesy and quintessentially inappropriate for the subject matter of the film. Schindler's List is technically brilliant but Spielberg is a director of extremely limited vision. His moral and intellectual depth is that of a child (and the funny part is Schindler's List may be the most mature movie Spielberg has made till now).… Expand

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LelchelseaJan 19, 2015

One of the greatest epics of all time. The Schindler's list portrays the brutality and savagery of man's heart with the contrast of generosity and good will. It will leave you inspired, shocked, sad but most of all extremely satisfied by theOne of the greatest epics of all time. The Schindler's list portrays the brutality and savagery of man's heart with the contrast of generosity and good will. It will leave you inspired, shocked, sad but most of all extremely satisfied by the three hours of this Spielberg masterpiece.… Expand

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ShedeggDec 5, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Schindler's list is a movie based on true events, so it's practically a documentary. It makes the watcher feel many different emotions, but it is quite sad. It really makes the watcher realise the hardship of world war 2, for the Jews. The story is amazing and you wouldn't think it was true! The acting is good, and so is the directing (steven Spielberg so it's definately a worth while watch). I do warn you though it is in black and white.… Expand

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DirectorTomOct 23, 2014

There are only a few films ever made that require the value of IMPORTANT. This film may rate near the top in that rare category. It is the true story that matters most here although the acting is more than sufficient. Special attention shouldThere are only a few films ever made that require the value of IMPORTANT. This film may rate near the top in that rare category. It is the true story that matters most here although the acting is more than sufficient. Special attention should be given to Ben Kingsley in his portrayal of Issac Stern, Oscar Schindler's link to the Jewish leadership. Mr Kingsley simply nails the personality and character of a man who, reluctantly almost to the very end, is the key figure to the success of Schindler's eventual passion of saving as many Jews as possible, though it cost him everything. The brilliance of Steven Spielberg is in no short supply here as he paints a bitter but realistic picture of the real suffering of the holocaust Jews during World War II Europe. We now understand better how and why these Jews could not imagine the horrors they would face until too late. Spielberg holds nothing back here. The children, the elderly, and even the preferred Jewish servants of the Nazis have screen time and as brutal as it is on screen, the actual abuse remains largely unimaginable in modern eyes. Although some of the film teases us with a documentary flavor, Spielberg is able to transform Schindler and the audience into helpless emotional characters reaching for tissues. The moment Schindler realizes his ring and especially his car might have saved a few more Jews from the ovens, we are tearful wrecks! The most IMPORTANT film in my rather larger collection of classic films.… Expand

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CPD98Oct 18, 2014

Obra maestra absoluta, devastadora, cruda, impresionante. No se hace pesada pese durar 3 horas, te mantiene en tensión todo el rato. Actuaciones memorables. Quizás la mejor película sobre el nazismo jamás hecha.

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Anonymous777Sep 12, 2014

Spielberg’s dramatic masterpiece showcases a strong cast, effective filming and amazing story. The ending of the film is one of the best in film history and it makes my top 10 of all time!!!

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badwebdiverSep 11, 2014

THis is tone of the all-time best films, ever. It's based on a true situation, and from a dramatized novel written by an Australian author. It presents a famous event from a very interesting angle, and cleverly tries to undercut yourTHis is tone of the all-time best films, ever. It's based on a true situation, and from a dramatized novel written by an Australian author. It presents a famous event from a very interesting angle, and cleverly tries to undercut your expectations of how things work.

One of the most under-appreciated aspect of this film is the way the emotions are so carefully played through, from serious drama to light comic moments to dark humour to heart-wrenching tragedy - even in the same scene!

I totally love how this film sets things up, then plays them out with some wonderful character insight and great dramatic twisting. Textbook example of how to do top-class storytelling to get viewers involved in the situation, and do a world-famous event and still keep it fresh.… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 3, 2014

Considered to be one of the most powerful films since the beginning of film. Steven Spielberg's devastating look at the Holocaust is both personal and sorrowful. Spielberg's decision to film in black-and-white creates a vivid nightmare.

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