Review of Schindler's List (1993) by Tanner B — 12 Apr 2016

Schindler's List (1993) ????

A truly rare film this is. Expensive businessman Oscar Schindler (Liam Neeson) puts Jews to work in his factory during the Holocaust, but slowly wants to place them in his work so he can save them. One galvanizing, painful scene after another, an uniquely spellbinding experience, a triumph for its actors (Neeson, Ben Kinsley and especially Ralph Fiennes who's freighting as a Nazi general), staggering photography; a masterpiece in every respect. Scene with Fiennes on top of a balcony, picking off Jews with a sniper rifle, is one of the greatest movie scenes of all-time. Winner of seven richly deserved Oscars: Picture, masterful direction by Steven Speilberg, Screenplay by Steven Zaillian, brilliant Cinematography, Art-Direction, phenomenal Editing and for John Willaims' most evocative Score to date.