An eye opener, just sensational.

Rating: 10/10 (27 September 2008)

I am completely devastated, this is such an incredibly moving film. This truly is the film of the year. INCREDIBLE performances from all the actors, but especially Asa Butterfield (Bruno), Vera Farmiga (Mother) and Jack Scanlon (Schmuel). The whole film is extremely realistic and that adds to the intense impact of this film.
The story line and the characters are believable and they are an effective way to tell of life during Hitler's reign.
This story is moving and the end is tragic. I am normally one to blubber at all films, but this film moved me so much i could not even cry, all i could do was shake in despair as i watched it happen on screen, i felt helpless just like many people living during that time period must have. Afterwards when the credits started rolling, everyone sat there staring at the screen and even when walking out, not a word was spoken. The atmosphere was a real indication of the effect of which the film had on every single person in that cinema.
I really would recommend this film to anyone, but it will affect you for a long time afterwards. I took GCSE Modern World History, and nothing could have prepared me for the reality shock which this film has shown me. A real eye opener, i think that both John Boyne (who wrote the novel) and Mark Herman (Screenplay) have done themselves proud, a sensitive topic which they have delicately (and successfully) handled. A potential Oscar winner. Just sensational.