Review of The Book Thief (2013) by Maggie B — 17 Feb 2015
The film had it's moments. It was a little too sentimentalized and tidy at times. I thought it was well-acted but agree somewhat with these thoughts: It's a worryingly lenient and obtuse approach to history and historical evil, which are smothered in feelgood tragi-sentimental slush.
"Zusak's story is stirring, and it holds the film up during most of its predictable parts, but The Book Thief never rises too far above that. The narration from Death only serves to make it more like some sort of fantastical fairy tale.
This review of The Book Thief (2013) was written by Maggie B on 17 Feb 2015.
The Book Thief has generally received positive reviews.
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