Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Marty W — 01 Mar 2014

Really enjoyed this Movie. The young girl deserves an award for her acting.

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Marty W on 01 Mar 2014.

The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.

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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 Nandan T (115) 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 Lily M (51) 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 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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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 Di Golding (122) for Dear Cast and Crew (122) on 11 Dec 2018

Opening with a sweeping shot of a train racing on snow-covered tracks, a title card reads 'Germany, February 1938…

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By Vitortfv (37) on 29 Dec 2020

If I hadn't read the book before, maybe my experience would be completely different…

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By Emma S (416) 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 Bryna G (1) 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 Trent G (615) 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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