Powerful

Rating: 8/10 (1 May 2004)

It has been done many times; a film commemorating the tragedy that was the Holocaust. But the reason why this genre of film has not worn out is because each of these films brings new perspective and added insight to that part in history. The Pianist brings these types of movies to a whole new level. It is difficult to bring to words the effect this film can have on people, so forgive me if my words come off as thoughtless.
Powerful. Settle. Inspiring. Sad. Hope. After seeing this film I was deeply moved. This film represented the horrible happenings of the Holocaust in settle, yet very very moving way. It provoked me to think about how lucky we all are to live without enduring such hardships. As time progresses, people begin to forget what seemed to be so recent, in this case the Holocaust. As new generations evolve, they begin to lose appreciation for such a terrible time. The Pianist brings us back to that time, and gives us a first hand experience as to what kind of brutalities went on. Being a member of a newer generation myself, I never fully appreciate and still probably don't foully appreciate what happened, but The Pianist has surely had a profound effect upon myself, and most likely my peers as well.
The entire film is captivating, and the Holocaust through the eyes of real-life survivor Wladyslaw Szpilman is deeply moving. I would be terribly disappointed and saddened at our society if I hear that someone walked out of seeing this movie without being moved or affected by it. This is a must-see film for everyone, as it heightens our appreciation for the hardships people go through for the sake of their children, and for humanity.