Good, not great, film

Rating: 6/10 (2 August 2001)

"Schindler's List" is terrific filmmaking, with Spielberg at his peak as a director and wonderful cinematography. My big criticism is that for a "Holocaust" film, it doesn't let us into the Jews' world -- they remain, mostly, faceless victims. For a better portrayal of life inside concentration camps, try reading "Maus."