A moving film that shocks and disturbs

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2003)

I was not keen on watching this film, but after turning it on I could not switch off. This film makes you feel sick, shame, despair, but it also shows you hope in the face of everything. This film based on a true story, made things that I heard in history lessons real it helped me to understand the pain and the suffering that the Jews suffered at the hands of the Nazis and any film that evokes strong emotions has done its job. I was appalled at some of the comments I have read suggesting that the main character was selfish HOW? he did not ask to be rescued from going on the train that led to his familys death, he survived as anyone would as best as he could yes he was fortunate because he knew people who would help him. The acting in this film was superb and Adrien Brody truly deserved the recognition he got for this part. I would recommend this film to those who do not want to rely on emotionless documentries but want something with real feeling.