A beautiful symphony of emotion....

Rating: 10/10 (3 April 2003)

I will begin this review by stating that the weekend I viewed the film was a classic fest. Films like Amadeus, Citizen Kane, Schindler's List, and 2001 could have easily rendered this film much less than it was. What I experienced at the theatre was a raw appreciation.
Adrien Brody lays the bricks of the road to greatness. The unknown actor has amazed us all, in this inspiring snapshot of the human spirit. The emotion given in this role has surpassed many of the greatest films of time. I think we all expected an emphasis on the combination of beautiful music and an undistinguished script. Brody applies a rare performance that demonstrates the possibility of perfection. A rare illustration of flawlessness.

Unfairly, from the opening credits I was comparing the film to Schindler's List. The two films shine in their own rare illumination. I knew not what to expect from The Pianist, and still I was overjoyed with the ending result. Something to emphasize that we have not forgotten, and memories don't die. This is film. This is brilliance, craftsmanship, creativity, and virtuosity. Another reminiscence, of the decay that lurks in the human soul and the divinity of overcoming these evils.
Throughout the film I felt my emotions piercing during the atrocious imprisonment, and segregation of human beings. This era challenges my beliefs in human decency. To have lived to see such a time when abominations were carried out negligently intoxicates me that times are past. Yes, this is all leading up to the fact that the film caused me to involuntarily cry. I wasn't weeping, but I noticed a tear during one scene (which will remain disclosed).
If you have ever wanted to celebrate the generosity, sympathy, charity, and tenderness of the human soul, see this film. The most important time in history. The allowance of the celebration of individuality, uniqueness, and humanity. We could all use this film at a time of counterfeit reasons for innocent bloodshed in this war of arrogance.