Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Daniel S — 03 Feb 2014

Good adaptation that relays its source material's message of rising above the life you've been given.

This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Daniel S on 03 Feb 2014.

The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jon S (525) 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 Elizabeth M (1,049) on 11 Jul 2016

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

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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 Moviesr_Ok (2) on 21 Oct 2017

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By Maureen E (4) 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 Francesca Rudkin (294) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 07 Sep 2017

The Book Thief manages to capture the horror of war and the tension of life in the Hubermann household, and there are moments that will shock…

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By Laura B (721) on 20 May 2018

Very good movie, while not showing a good portion of the horrors of World War 2 it wasn't really necessary…

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By Kate Muir (612) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 02 Jan 2018

The film is hamstrung by the novel's structure, unsure whether to be a 12A-certificate family outing, or to luxuriate in morbid irony…

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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 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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