8 year old perspective

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2019)

*didn't read the novel*
I found this movie very thought provoking. The entire story is told by the perspective and perception of the 8 year old son of a German Nazi officer. While some factual points are embellished, the story itself truly offers a glimpse of what it was like from a child's perspective. I've seen reviews saying sympathy towards the Germans, but if you watch it from the 8 year olds view point, you see his actions are that of an 8 year old boy- by his actions and/or words, speak volumes even if his words don't. Very well done movie and a different angle than most of this tragic time in history.