Triumph of the Human Spirit: Spielberg's masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (21 April 2003)

SCHINDLER'S LIST (1993) **** Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Embeth Davidtz. Powerful interpretation of Thomas Keneally's novel about the true-life story of German factory enterepreneur Oskar Schindler (portrayed superbly by Neeson, warts and all, and nominated for Best Actor), who saved hundreds of Jews from the Nazis during WWII, by employing them in his war-profiteering enterprise. Excellent acting by the entire cast, specifically Fiennes (Best Supporting Actor nominee) as Amon Goeth, a remarkably complex portrayal of nuanced evil.
Deservingly bestowed with 7 Oscars (including Best Picture), this harrowing documentary-styled monument to the travesties of the Holocaust is Steven Spielberg's (Best Director) masterpiece and is a must see. Shot in starkly haunting black and white by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Janusz Kaminski. One of the greatest motion pictures ever made.