Review of The Devil's Arithmetic (1999) by Jordan T — 23 Feb 2008

Sad & disturbing eye-opening movie about the Holocaust. Good acting by Dunst & Murphy. Would never want to experience this horrific event in history.

This review of The Devil's Arithmetic (1999) was written by Jordan T on 23 Feb 2008.

The Devil's Arithmetic has generally received positive reviews.

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Great movie, really educates me though it's fiction it is quite realistic gives me an idea of what happened in the holocaust…

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By Patrick D (1,000) on 23 Jul 2009

I remember having to read the book and watch this film in 6th grade, and even though I've yet to watch it since then, it was a very well-made…

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By Mina . (102) on 21 Oct 2010

I was expecting a lot from it, since I saw a scene from it a long time ago. But I could not help myself feeling that it is so fake…

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By Lemon F (2) on 22 Apr 2008

Bought it because it had Kirsten Dunst in it. Didn't realise it was a TV movie... not too bad though…

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By Daniel P (2,457) on 01 Dec 2011

My core teacher showed us this in like sixth grade…

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By Joy L (36) on 04 Jul 2008

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By Holly H (169) on 18 Mar 2009

This was the first Holocaust film I ever saw. I think it is effective…

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By Chris F (1,190) on 30 Nov 2008

It was okay. Based on a book I haven't read. It's a toned down version of the holocaust and one geared towards teens…

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