An outstanding film that everyone should see.

Rating: 10/10 (25 March 2003)

This is the type of movie everyone sits silently through the credits (when everyone is usually rushing for the exit). One must see the performances of Adrian Brody and the photography to appreciate this film. About Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who plays the piano on Polish radio until the Germans invade Poland, this a the story of both unspeakable brutality and infinite kindness. I don't consider it a Holocaust movie, as it is not about the Holocaust. It is about the amazing and terrifying experience of Mr. Szpilman (brilliantly played by Mr. Brody) and his fellow Jews, with the Holocaust as the heart-rending setting. Everything about this movie looks authentic, with what appears to be a cast of thousands.
It is quite inspirational, and the music alone is worth the price of admission. I have already purchased the soundtrack (excellent) and the book of the same name, by Mr. Szpilman. I will also be adding it to my DVD collection. After seeing the movie, you will continue to think about it. It is truly an outstanding work.