Memorable, Fantastic

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2000)

I remember watching this film first in Year 9 History class whilst studying Nazism. We didn't get to finish it, and I had never been bothered to get it from the video store. Now, I'm glad I did.
At 3 hours long, Schindlers List is a forceful look at the true story of Oskar Schindler (brilliantly portrayed by Liam Neeson [Rob Roy, The Phantom Menace]) who saves Jews from extermination in concentration and death camps by way of putting them to work in his enamel ware factory. Although, it is confusing about whether he really wanted to save Jews or whether is was all about the money and the lifestyle: mistresses, drinking. This he shares with Commandent Amon Goeth (chillingly evil portrayal by Ralph Fiennes [ The English Patient, Quiz Show]). Amon is an exceedingly evil character, exampled by him standing on the balcony of his villa over looking Plazow forced labor camp and randomly shooting people with his sniper rifle. Ben Kingsly, well known for his role in 'Ghandi' gives an excellent performance of Itzhak Stern, a smart Jewish businessman, hired by Schindler to keep his factory in order.
This Oscar winning film is definately worth a look. Steven Spielberg outdoes himself and so does the cast *****/*****