Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Leon B — 11 Jul 2014

Review:

I quite enjoyed this deep drama about a young girl living with her foster parents during World War II in Germany. The storyline was very well put together and the mixture of wit and seriousness really worked well at such a terrible time. Nowadays, people use the internet on there phones and there tablets, but back then there wasn't many ways of getting the news or getting access to books, which was the only way to escape reality. The relationship between the girl and her best friend made me laugh and the parents were played extremely well by Watson & Rush. I was also impressed with the attention to detail which captured the period well. Following the little girl in her journeys were a joy to watch, especially as she used emotion more than words to communicate throughout her life. Enjoyable!

Round-Up:

Emily Watson's German accent was impressive and it was good to see her play a stern woman for a change. The chemistry between Watson and Rush was brilliant and the little girl was a great addition to the tight unit. Geoffrey Rush was a great choice for his role because he was able to see the light in every difficult situation. Although this movie doesn't have massive explosions or loads of action, the great script is what keeps this movie interesting. I'm glad that the movie did make a profit because it was well deserved.

Budget: $19million.

Worldwide Gross: $77million.

I recommend this movie to people who are into there period dramas, set in Germany around the World War 2 era, about an adopted girl adapting to difficult times. 6/10.