Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Cesar Q — 20 Apr 2014

Beautifully made and great acting, but a bit soft to what it could have been given the theme. The storyline just didnt mesh well...

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Cesar Q on 20 Apr 2014.

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By James H (4,675) 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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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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The film is nothing more than a cliche, trying to introduce the subject of war to younger viewers without offering anything of interest to older ones…

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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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So much potential with this unique story and perspective; however slow and dull pacing mixed with a lack of emotion left me feeling rather…

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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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