Outstanding

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2003)

Exceptionally well made with a wonderful, under-stated central performance, the film is let down only by one scene near the end in which survivors of the concentration camp are seen haranguing captured German soldiers. The portrayal of starving, emaciated human beings is always a problem and this film is no exception - everyone looks just too well fed. The fact that a stodgy, tasteless musical like 'Chicago' won the Oscar for Best film over 'The Pianist' is beyond comprehension.