A good film, but nowhere near great

Rating: Null/10 (3 June 2010)

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a good film. It has some beautiful cinematography and set designs. The characters and writing are solid, but the film reaches greatness too late. I know that the film was leading up to something bigger, and boy did the ending pack a punch! I saw this film in my school classroom and when the ending came everyone went silent. The ending was definitely great, but to me the rest of the film, while never really dull, is never that interesting to begin with. It does have some great scenes, however. The performances are also rich, especially Vera Farmiga, who is proving that she is an actress to watch out for! I just wish the film was overall more engaging, but I still do recommend it.