One of the greats.

Rating: Null/10 (20 September 2002)

Some spoilers. Reading the few negative comments on this film only point out that denial and fear of reality is alive and well in this country. This film is one man's (brilliant) interpretation of actual facts. If you don't like his interpretation...rent a holocaust documentary. Also, you probably aren't aware that Spielberg couldn't put some facts in the movie because he knew the audience couldn't or wouldn't tolerate them. The scene where Ray Fiennes is standing on the balcony of his quarters and firing at things being tossed in the air by one of his soldiers is based on fact. Just not presented the way it really happened. In reality what the soldier was tossing in the air was Jewish babies. Would you have stayed in the theater after a scene like that? I doubt it. This is, without question, one of the best films ever made. I would even put it in the top five. I will admit, after 3 viewings, I probably won't be able to watch it again for years. The third time I tried to disassociate myself from the story and just watch the elements... cinematography, editing, etc. I couldn't do it.