Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Callie J — 07 Apr 2017

A definite classic. Beautiful cinematography. Amazing story from a different view of WWII Germany. Did the book justice. Loved the acting. Can't praise this movie enough!

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Callie J on 07 Apr 2017.

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By Elizabeth M (1,049) on 11 Jul 2016

This movie made me cry!! Good Movie based on horrible events during a bad war…

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By João P (627) on 14 Apr 2017

This is a great film well worth watching if you like a film with a story, an intelligent well thought out film a hidden gem…

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By Diego B (71) on 20 May 2018

Very good movie, while not showing a good portion of the horrors of World War 2 it wasn't really necessary…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 29 Nov 2017

While it may not be suitable for young children, The Book Thief may be one of the best films for families that will play through the holiday season…

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By Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Sep 2017

The Book Thief manages to capture the horror of war and the tension of life in the Hubermann household, and there are moments that will shock…

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By Moviesr_Ok (2) on 21 Oct 2017

Well, the movie was nice to watch. It had some nice sentimental moments and it does make you have emotions inside and feel for the movie…

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By Alex K (2,253) on 07 Feb 2017

I haven't read the book this was based on, but the movie was quite watchable. It was just a little too sentimental in parts for my liking…

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By Camilla Long (212) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 21 Feb 2018

The film has essentially been commissioned on the say-so of pinot-guzzling, chick-lit-licking chocoholics, and it shows. Boy, it's dull and pointless…

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By Mark Jackson (231) for Epoch Times (337) on 06 Jun 2016

The Book Thief' mixes British actors using German accents, a few German actors, and the occasional German word, creating a playfully successful…

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