powerful wartime drama about one humble man and his music

Rating: 10/10 (3 June 2007)

this is an absolutely brilliant movie set during World War 2.it stars Adrian Brody as Jewish musician Wladyslaw Szpilman,whose only escape from the wartime hell is playing the piano.the screenplay is written by Ronald Harwood,based on the book by the real life Wladyslaw Szpilman,and is directed by Roman Polanski.the movie is touching and heartwarming,and also heartbreaking at times.it can be depressing,but is is also an inspiration.one man survives hell through music.but more than that that,others too are uplifted and have hope,all because of one humble pianist.Brody is brilliant ,as always,inhabiting his character,as he always does.i don't think he's made a bad movie yet.or at least,he's always been great in every film,even if the film itself isn't.in this case,though,the film is brilliant. and say what you want about Polanski,he knows how to direct a movie(we won't count "Rosemary's Baby").if this film doesn't have an impact on you,i'd be surprised.