Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Timothy A — 05 Feb 2014

Girl reminds of Anna Clumsky in My Girl.

Love this movie =).

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Timothy A on 05 Feb 2014.

The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.

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The Book Thief' means well, it's an innocent film depicting a little girl's point of view of the war, so that means we will not be seeing…

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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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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 Spencer H (746) on 01 May 2016

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By Howard E (113) on 11 Jul 2016

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

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By Callie J (11) on 07 Apr 2017

A definite classic. Beautiful cinematography. Amazing story from a different view of WWII Germany. Did the book justice. Loved the acting…

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By Jonathan Ö (130) on 11 Oct 2018

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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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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