there 's a moment in schindler 's list when a number of jews are trudging through snow , clean and crisp , dark edges and frost on the ground .
one girl waltzes through , wearing a red dress that stings the eyes .
it is probably the finest moment through out the film .
when i first saw it i began to cry , though i could not say why .
this landscape is the setting of many small moments that add up to one big whole .
when one man is shot in the head we see blood oozing out onto the ground -- so black and murky , its almost pomegranate red .
at another time we follow a young boy as he runs , searching for a hiding spot before finally squeezing into a toilet -- which is already occupied .
like so ( citizen kane , fargo , the godfather , the godfather part ii , greed , ) many of the greatest american films , schindler 's list plays with the concepts of money , power , and soul .
but this is a movie about a man who does the right thing .
starkly emotional , and brutally powerful , schindler 's list strips away everything on the outset and leaves us ony feelings .
the following that it has gained is not suprising -- this is probably , thus far , the best film of the decade .
steven spielberg has always been a skilfull filmmaker -- his assured hand churned out both jurassic parks , jaws , the indiana jones films , and e .
t .
-- but it was n't until 1993 that we saw what a brilliant man he can be .
the product of his genuis is really something to see -- it can bring tears to your eyes just as it uplifts you .
throughout , we sense the deep control which he so masterfully spreads .
we watch oskar schindler ( liam neeson ) grow from an arrogant , self important man who hires jews only to save money into a moving figure , with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment .
the film requires much work , and can be a harrowing experience -- go expecting a quick entertainment
and you 'll be bitterly dissapointed .
it does reward the patient viewer .
this is a mature spielberg , and his deft hands shape an absoloute masterpiece .
this eqsuisite , beautiful film is a rare gem .
it does a good job of summarizing why i love movies .
it leaves one breathless , uplifted , and with much to think about .
afterwards you can reflect on individual images , visions , and people .
laconic , removed , schindler strides through the film a detached prescence who watches all , does much , and leaves feeling as if he could , should , have done more
then he did and was able to .
the change seems natural -- in the hands of a lesser filmmaker , it would be crude and would cheat the audience .
instead we are told a tale , told a story .
the film is punishing to watch , yes .
but anyone who allows themselves to get involved will experience a miracle , and a genuine masterpiece of a movie .
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