Truth is at a shortage

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2014)

This film never falls short of entertaining. The Nazis are commonly depicted as pure evil and generalizations sweep over entire populations instead of considering special cases. The contrary can be said regarding resistance fighters--not all are trustworthy. World War II brought about great destruction in the 20th century, but it also transformed the world into a land filled with fear.
Following the life of Ellis Stein (Carice van Houten), a young woman whose lost everything, this film depicts the various facades resistance fighters needed in order stay alive. Cunningness and deception are at the forefront of this movie, and simply walking outsides poses danger to each person's life. Being inside isn't even necessarily safe.
Black Book is deeply thrilling and emotional. With the constant character development and war settling in the background, how life changes pre- and post-war is filled with both enjoyment and anxiety. With neither justice nor safety guaranteed, Black Book does an exceptional job in reflecting the story that many experienced.