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Rating: 9/10 (10 March 2003)

This film has received many Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, so I finally caught it on tape this weekend and have now seen all the Oscar nominees in the major categories. A tale of a Jewish pianist in Poland during World War II and how he deals with the Nazi prosecution and stays out of the concentration camps. While the film doesn't break any new ground on fairly familiar subject matter, it benefits strongly from Adrien Brody's excellent work in the title role, making you identify and root for his character as he hides from the Nazi's and tries to survive till the war ends. A solid supporting cast and excellent production values also make this a worthwhile film to see.. even though it is often bleak and depressing. GRADE: A-