Review: allows us to be transported into the life of wladyslaw szpilman , who is not only a pianist , but a good human being 
Sentiment: positive

Review: so well tuned that the film comes off winningly , even though it 's never as solid as you want it to be 
Sentiment: positive

Review: the film is grossly contradictory in conveying its social message , if indeed there is one . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: poignant if familiar story of a young person suspended between two cultures . 
Sentiment: positive


Review: though ford and neeson capably hold our interest , but its just not a thrilling movie