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By Hoffesth (2) on 20 Apr 2015

Until the last 5 minutes, this was definitely a movie that completely oversimplified the horror of the Holocaust…

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By Ray Bennett (125) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 26 Mar 2015

Boyne's tale is starkly cautionary, and writer-director Herman handles a difficult topic with great sensitivity, drawing splendid performances…

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By Seth Y (151) on 02 Feb 2015

I watched this strictly because it's Andrew Garfield's first film. He's one of my favorites, so I was curious to see where he started…

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By Tomer H (168) on 31 Jan 2015

Boy A is just an outstanding piece of work…

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By David K (1,644) on 11 Jan 2015

Incredibly strong movie with a powerhouse performance by Garfield…

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By Rene Rodriguez (1,781) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 13 Dec 2014

Even though it unfolds almost entirely through a child's eyes, and contains no onscreen violence, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas packs as devastating…

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By Josh Rosenblatt (154) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 03 Dec 2014

True artists will risk sacrificing audience goodwill for truth and sentimentality for cold historical reality, but Herman doesn't want your…

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By Gabrogamer (2) on 14 Oct 2014

Ignore these professional review…

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By Akshay M (140) on 07 Sep 2014

The most depressing and emotional movie I've ever seen. I'm Heartbroken, Stunned and shocked after watching this movie…

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By Ugi S (106) on 17 Aug 2014

Boy A makes us feel sorry for evil and makes us feel being another evil…

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By Theiceman21588 (2) on 06 Aug 2014

I give this movie a two simply because I made it to the end without shutting it off and because I truly believe the message was no one is born…

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By Noah F (258) on 02 Aug 2014

An intense drama that declares war on morality with its beautifully filmed scenes of character study and development…

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By Manohla Dargis (1,909) for The New York Times (9,847) on 21 Jun 2014

See the Holocaust trivialized, glossed over, kitsched up, commercially exploited and hijacked for a tragedy about a Nazi family…

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By Maximiliano G (42) on 19 Jun 2014

My main problem with this film is the story itself. The whole thing seems distasteful…

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By Julie S (356) on 26 May 2014

If you're in the mood for a bit of sympathising with a murderer, this is a good film…

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By Mark T (909) on 11 May 2014

Another powerful, endearing portrayal by Garfield anchors a movie about the tragic repercussions of humanity's misguided belief in good and,…

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By Emily W (395) on 03 May 2014

It works as a character study, but fails to explore the themes it brings up…

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By Reuben S (54) on 18 Feb 2014

Not as good as the book but still an excellent film…

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By Arseniy V (499) on 20 Jan 2014

The thesis here is clear and agreeable. Some shortcuts are taken to make sure that it gets across, but nothing unforgivable…

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By Kalamár G (41) on 07 Dec 2013

Complexity and confusion of the characters is enhanced by the enlightened brilliance of the actors…

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