Good

Rating: 7/10 (30 August 2014)

The setup: While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.
The verdict: Quality work that draws you in and doesn't let you go. The content isn't for everyone. It is difficult to watch and has no shortage of abuse and neglect. There are slow spots, but to me the movie is too good to dismiss based on them. All the characters struggle against a system that has perpetuated falsehoods. The cinematography is stark and bare, with only the soundtrack adding some effect.