Wow...just wow

Rating: 10/10 (15 November 2011)

Let me start off by saying i've had the DVD of this film for ages but didn't watch it on my younger brother's direction, because he made it out to be bad. I'll never make that mistake again.
The actors
I've liked Vera Farmiga since i saw her in Orphan, apart from that i knew no one from the cast. She gave a wonderful performance, as a matter of fact EVERYONE gave a wonderful performance but the real winner here was Asa. He was the reason i watched this, i'd never seen any of his work before, heard good things about him so gave the film a try. His performance was amazing, he was so cute and expressive through those dazzling blue eyes.
The story
Absolutely heartbreaking, from the way that poor doctor was treated to the dad's treatment of his loving wife. Its even worse to know that all this stuff actually happened. I was trying my hardest to work out which way it would go when i was watching, i was hoping praying that nothing happens to Shmuel, i knew nothing could happen to Bruno i was thinking at the end they'd run off together and live happily ever after, but i should have known bearing in mind the subject of this film. I was taken by surprise. I was trembling whilst watching the ending, the brilliant score along with the faultless acting. All I gotta say is Bruno back paid his debt to Shmuel for getting him in trouble.
The message
I found myself thinking whilst watching this, 'Have i ever behaved like the Nazis in this film? Even if it was unintentional?' And i'm happy to say i haven't. It sickens me to think that people actually treated other innocent human beings in such horrible ways.
I knew about the Holocaust don't get me wrong, but to see it from a child's point of view was just heartbreaking. For the excellent acting throughout, brilliant casting, amazing musical score and faultless performance from Asa, i give this...masterpiece a 10 out of 10.