Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Filmgrinder S — 06 May 2014

"A person is only as good as thier word."-Hans (Geoffrey Rush).

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Filmgrinder S on 06 May 2014.

The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zachary M (293) on 09 May 2016

The scene with the child's chorus over lapped with the imagery of Jews being beaten and taken from their home was powerful and will stick out…

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By Sawyer W (86) on 26 Mar 2017

First, I read the book. Then, as soon as it was available, I downloaded the movie. I don't understand the negative reviews…

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By Moviesr_Ok (2) on 21 Oct 2017

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By Grant W (306) on 14 May 2018

The Book Thief' demonstrates that hope and happiness can still grow to be prosperous even in the worst of times and those worst of times are…

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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 Mark M (1,680) on 06 Jun 2016

A film adaption of Markus Zusak's 2005 novel, which is plagued from the first moment by over-earnestness, over-acting (I'm going for the Oscar!),…

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By Reel H (236) on 18 Aug 2017

GREG: (Greg Smith, Founder of Agile Writers of Richmond, VA) Scott, we re caught red-handed. It s time to review The Book Thief. SCOTT: (Dr…

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By Yasemin Y (339) 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 Gamzguy17 (173) on 21 Aug 2021

The Book Thief' demonstrates that hope and happiness can still grow to be prosperous even in the worst of times and those worst of times are…

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