I'm short of words for this film. A real Gem!

Rating: Null/10 (27 July 2006)

My second review. The first being Chinatown it is evident that I'm an ardent fan of Roman Polanski. It is a textbook made film, but let's look at it this way. The Pianist is divided into three parts wherein the character development takes place in the end. The first part is when the pianist is in a highly impressive state and is made familiar with the happy tunes that he plays in that part. This is probably the best setup I've ever seen in any of the films. While the atrocities of World War 2 play in the film the character formation still takes place which is easily visible. The second part transits itself well with the first, when the pianist is separated from his family which is one of the best obstacles put by Roman Polanski. Here, the trauma and the hardships increase changing the piano tunes dramatically well. The sympathy with the character is felt every time there is a cruelty in a war happening. Typical Roman Polanski, isn't it? The third and the last stage of character formation is again the total sympathy with the protagonist, but here the development of character is his efforts to survive the war which is not evident in the first part. Brilliant Screenplay, classic piano pieces and their use in the film in the right context. Great acting by Adrian Broody. No wonder he received an Oscar for his brilliant role. Excellent footage editing and use of supers in the film. Unusual start with the black and white footage transforming to the first shot of the film where Adrian broody is playing a piano. Watch this film 2 times, that may really give justice to the film. A real gem! A salute to Roman Polanski! A 10/10.