Not impressive.

Rating: 3/10 (2 December 2002)

I in no way make light of what this movie is based on. And that, in theory, is the point. Nobody will. I think this movie, while perhaps mildly interesting; perhaps stylish...Is mediocre at best.
This is a film dealing with the holocaust. A tragedy that touches us on such a great, and personal level, that making a film about it and having it be critically acclaimed couldn't possibly be easier. The point is, that this is such an emotional topic, that anyone could make a film about it, and people would automatically swoon.
I think Steven Spielberg knew this. And by adding the oh-so-dramatic affect of black and white, and selective coloring that no one could resist. I found nothing incredible about this film. It was alright, yes. But nothing special. It seems that it gets far more credit than it deserves.
I say see the film, as it is a part of movie-history. But recognize that any shmuck with half a brain, and the proper funding could have come up with a film just as "brilliant."