An Incredible Portrayal

Rating: 8/10 (3 April 2009)

This shocking true life story surrounding a successful Pianist during the Nazi invasion in 1939 had my jaw to the floor in many of the scenes. The harsh realities of the way the Nazi's set out for the Jews and the development of how they did so was successfully and shockingly delivered. So much so that It took me a long time to gather my thoughts on the film to muster an opinion.
The sheer deterioration of character 'Wladyslaw Szpilman' played by the brilliant Adrien Brody was delivered impeccably in how weak and fragile this once successful man became.
Needless to say, the score was lovely. The main character theme displayed in the beginning middle and very end of the film was very true to the era, a subtle score leaving much for the visuals.
One of the most shocking films I've ever seen!